The debates about AI and musicians rumble on in parliaments around the world – including Ireland this week. Tomorrow (14 July) a motion filed by politician Aengus Ó Snodaigh will be debated in the country’s Dáil (assembly).
The motion aims “to protect the copyright and incomes of artists, to ensure no state funding for art is spent on content produced by AI, and to place the creative sector at the heart of decision-making when it comes to AI policy” according to Ó Snodaigh.
He’s got backing from songwriters and composers body The Ivors Academy too, which has welcomed the motion and asked the government to support it.
“This is an important milestone for songwriters and composers in Ireland which demonstrates the value of creators, industry partners and policymakers working together to protect the rights and livelihoods of Irish writers,” said CEO Roberto Neri.
Earlier this month, he wrote to the Irish Taoiseach (leader) calling on the government to use its just-started presidency of the European Union to press these issues in Brussels too.
“Ireland has an opportunity to lead the conversation on creators’ rights during its Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and we hope this motion builds momentum for meaningful, practical action,” said Ivors Academy head of policy, Ireland, Catherine Martin this week.
