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New York, Nov 19 (Reuters) – Warner Music Group and Stability AI have unveiled a partnership aimed at promoting ethical artificial intelligence applications in music production, merging the music giant’s commitment to innovative practices with the AI firm’s prowess in secure, commercial-grade sound generation technology.
The collaboration centers on creating advanced tools tailored for musicians, lyricists, and audio engineers, allowing them to explore ideas, craft songs, and generate tracks through models developed with ethical standards in mind. This effort seeks to foster innovative artistry while ensuring the protection of intellectual property and creating fresh income opportunities. Both organizations plan to engage closely with creative professionals to learn about their engagement with new tech, refining future solutions that boost efficiency and maintain high standards of originality and oversight.
Carletta Higginson, executive vice president and chief digital officer at Warner Music Group, stated: “This partnership marks a key advancement in crafting AI solutions that empower creators responsibly, broadening artistic horizons without undermining the value and authenticity of musical talent. We are establishing a framework for a fair environment in music that supports performers and composers.”
Prem Akkaraju, chief executive of Stability AI, commented: “Warner Music Group stands out as a powerhouse in worldwide entertainment, and we are thrilled to team up with an organization that aligns with our priority on artists. Our approach at Stability AI centers on supporting creative workflows, and this alliance strengthens that dedication, paving the way for expanded artistic potential via AI generation.”
Stability AI leads the field in reliable audio synthesis for business use, with its Stable Audio suite designed for industry experts and relying solely on authorized datasets to ensure ethical and superior sound and music outputs.
Warner Music Group operates across more than 70 nations via affiliates and partners, managing a recorded music segment with prominent labels including Atlantic, Elektra, Warner Records, and others, alongside its publishing division Warner Chappell Music, which holds over one million copyrights across genres. The company also backs independent artists through ADA and provides services via WMX.
Stability AI serves as a go-to provider for professional creative AI, offering tools for generating and refining media in images, videos, 3D assets, and audio to streamline large-scale production. It ignited the generative AI boom with Stable Diffusion’s launch in August 2022, which has been downloaded over 350 million times, establishing its dominance. The firm has earned spots on Fortune’s 50 AI Innovators list and TIME’s Most Influential Companies, with Stable Audio featured among TIME’s top inventions. In June 2024, it bolstered its leadership with Sean Parker as executive chairman, Akkaraju as CEO, and James Cameron on the board.
