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AI: Stay true to the Act
The third draft of the GPAI Code of Practice undermines the objectives of the AI Act, contravenes EU law and ignores the intention of the EU legislator – we cannot support it.
Open joint letter on AI to the attention of Ministers of Culture of the EU ahead of the Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council on 12-13 May 2025
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European Commission’s new study on contractual practices
We are proud to ascertain that the European Commission’s new study on contractual practices affecting authors and performers makes multiple references to Streams and Dreams Part 2, IAO’s groundbreaking report on the realities artists face in the streaming economy....
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AI: Stay true to the Act
The third draft of the GPAI Code of Practice undermines the objectives of the AI Act, contravenes EU law and ignores the intention of the EU legislator – we cannot support it.
Open joint letter on AI to the attention of Ministers of Culture of the EU ahead of the Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council on 12-13 May 2025
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European Commission’s new study on contractual practices
We are proud to ascertain that the European Commission’s new study on contractual practices affecting authors and performers makes multiple references to Streams and Dreams Part 2, IAO’s groundbreaking report on the realities artists face in the streaming economy....
IAO warns about UMG acquisition strategy threatening diversity
As a voice for performers and featured artists across Europe, we at the International Artist Organisation (IAO) are deeply concerned about UMG’s accelerating acquisition strategy — consolidating control over distribution, publishing, and artist services. This isn’t...
Summary of the Joint Statement on the Third Draft of the EU AI Act’s GPAI Code of Practice
A coalition of authors, performers, and other rightsholders across the EU's cultural and creative sectors strongly opposes the third draft of the General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Code of Practice, arguing that it undermines the objectives of the AI Act, contravenes EU law,...
IMARA: A New Global Voice for Performers
IMARA is a new global umbrella organization exclusively for music performers, created to strengthen their rights and advocacy worldwide. IMARA focuses solely on music performers, ensuring a clearer, stronger voice in the digital economy and international negotiations....
IAO’s Response to the UK IPO AI Consultation
We have responded to the UK consultation on copyright and artificial intelligence. We argue that AI poses a serious threat to artists’ rights and that the proposed measures do not provide sufficient protection or fair compensation. Here is the essence of our response:...
Joint letter to EU Commissioners Virkkunen and Micallef
The AI OIice is currently tasked with the critical responsibility of successfully finalising
the ‘General-Purpose AI Code of Practice’ by May 2025.
IAO Welcomes Commissioner Micallef!
Today, IAO and 60 European music organizations welcome Commissioner Micallef and urge continued support for music as a driver of Europe’s diversity, culture, and economy. Music is one of the pillars of our culture, and the European music ecosystem exemplifies the dual...
Level the Playing Field for European Artists!
European artists face unfair financial burdens when touring, losing money due to discriminatory withholding taxes—while US artists enjoy generous exemptions. IAO joins forces with EMMA, IMPALA, FIM, EMEE, Live DMA, and Liveurope to call on the EU to overhaul outdated...