On this week's show we discuss new developments on AI in the EU and UK that have given the music industry cause for both celebration and concern, and the commercial radio industry's anger as BBC Radio looks to give music fans more choice.



SECTION TIMES

01: AI regulation (00:05:24)

02: News in brief (00:15:52)

03: BBC Radio (00:19:11)

(Timings may be slightly different due to adverts)



THIS WEEK'S MAIN STORIES

• Music industry welcomes EU member states agreeing AI Act

• Planned UK code of practice on copyright and AI shelved

• Government needs to "urgently reconsider" approach to copyright and AI, says culture committee Chair

• Commercial radio sector calls on OfCom to block BBC's plans for four new radio stations



NEWS IN BRIEF

• Spotify CEO slams Apple in earnings calls and hints at more job cuts

• Warner Music’s Kyncl goes big on importance of major labels and data, says he is confident UMG TikTok dispute will be resolved

• Michelle Jubelirer stands down as Capitol CEO as Universal Music restructure goes into effect

• Indie labels say Apple's new payment model will take money from their artists to benefit the majors

• Megan Thee Stallion marks “beginning of a new chapter” with Warner deal



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