Universal Music Group (UMG) announced a new deal centered on creating an “ethical” foundational model for AI music generation. It’s partnered with a company called Klay Vision that’s creating a “Large Music Model” named KLayMM and plans to launch out of stealth mode with a product within months.

(Reuters) - Universal Music Group has partnered with Los Angeles-based AI music company KLAY Vision to develop artificial intelligence tools for the music industry in an ethical way, it said on Monday.

KLAY highlighted that building ethical, copyright-respecting generative AI models can reduce risks to creators and open new avenues.

UMG partners with ethical AI music company KLAY in a strategic deal to pioneer a commercial, ethical foundational model for AI generated music. Los Angeles-based AI music company KLAY has announced a partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG) on a pioneering commercial,

The music major is focused on "ethical solutions for artists and the wider music ecosystem, advancing generative AI technology in ways that are respectful of copyright" and enabling human creativity.

According to a press release, KLAY is working on a Large Music Model “that will revolutionize the way people think about music, presenting a new, intuitive music experience.” What is so ethical about this technology,

The Universal Music Group which has award-winning singers on its roster has signed a strategic collab with an ‘ethical AI music company.'

Los Angeles-based AI music company Klay Vision is collaborating with UMG on a commercial ethical foundational model for AI-generated music.

The announcement comes a week after Business Insider named UMG’s Sir Lucian Grainge one of the most powerful people in AI.

Universal Music Group has partnered with KLAY Vision to develop ethical AI tools for the music industry, aiming to create new opportunities for artists. The collaboration occurs amidst ongoing litigation with several AI companies over the use of music recordings for AI training.