EU's AI Act worries music industry over copyright

European music industry executives express "serious concerns" about the implementation of the EU's AI Act, fearing weakened copyright protections as the law nears full enforcement. The music industry is worried the AI Act's "Code of Practice" is being watered down due to lobbying from tech companies, potentially undermining the law's intent to protect creators' rights and ensure transparency in AI training data. The final code's release has been delayed. The AI Act, set to fully take effect August 2, mandates transparency in AI training data and respect for copyright. The music industry is pushing for stronger enforcement tools to safeguard creative works against potential misuse by AI systems.