AI and music
Generative Artificial Intelligence in the music sector
Generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) is the biggest technological change for the creative industries over the last 30 years. Technologies such as ChatGPT inevitably throw up questions in the context of intellectual property and dealing with copyright. For the first time, a study by the research institute “Goldmedia” on behalf of GEMA and SACEM, throws light onto the impact of generative AI on the music business in Germany and France. On this page, we are providing you with the results of the study.
International cooperation
Artificial intelligence is a global phenomenon and digital music use and remuneration does not stop at country borders. This is why GEMA (Germany) and SACEM (France) commissioned a joint scientific analysis of the music sector for the first time.
Study findings: Key facts
The most important results and graphics from the AI study at a glance. Click on or swipe through the items to read all the key facts.
One in three members of GEMA and SACEM already uses AI
About 15,000 members were interviewed by Goldmedia as part of the study. The heavies AI use is found in the genres Electronic, Urban/Rap and Advertising Music.
Music creators predominantly see AI as a risk
The level of scepticism is particularly high among GEMA and SACEM members when it comes to AI use in the creative process.
AI is an economic risk for creators
Without the chance to participate in the AI revenues, the study projects that about EUR 950m in copyright royalties will be at risk in Germany and France in 2028.
Generative AI is already a market worth billions today
The global market for generative AI already has a volume of nearly USD 4bn. 8 percent of that belongs to the music sector.
The global AI music market will develop rapidly
The market for Ai-supported applications in music is expected to be subject to a tenfold increase over the next five years.
Overwhelming majority expects clear regulations for gen AI
Authors need transparency and control over the use of their works. But most importantly, they need a fair share of the revenues, which will increase tenfold in the field of generative AI by 2028. Goldmedia's study is intended to advance this important discussion.Dr. Tobias Holzmüller, GEMA CEO
As part of the finalisation of the European regulation on AI, we call on the French and German governments not to oppose the implementation of effective transparency requirements for generative AI companies.Cécile Rap-Veber, SACEM CEO
Goldmedia has conducted, on behalf of GEMA and SACEM, the first comprehensive study on ‘AI and Music’ in Germany and France. We’ve been overwhelmed by the extensive participation from members of both associations. The more than 15,000 responses to our survey are a testament to how much the theme of ‘Artificial Intelligence’ is becoming a burning issue for music creators.Prof. Dr. Klaus Goldhammer, Managing Director Goldmedia