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We are writing to you on behalf of a coalition of professional organisations representing the collective voice of hundreds of thousands of writers, translators, journalists, performers, composers, songwriters, screen directors, screenwriters, visual artists, and other artists and creative workers.

IAO (International Artist Organisation) expresses deep concern over recent reports that major record labels are negotiating licensing agreements with generative AI music companies, such as Suno and Udio, which include not only royalty terms but also demands for equity...

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.

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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....

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...

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 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....

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:...

The AI OIice is currently tasked with the critical responsibility of successfully finalising
the ‘General-Purpose AI Code of Practice’ by May 2025.