The role of AI in creative processes: ethical and legal perspectives in the music industry

Abstract

The research illuminates the dual nature of AI as both a catalyst for enhanced creativity and a potential threat to human artistry. The methodological approach employs qualitative research techniques, combining literature reviews with industry professionals actively engaged in music creation. This approach facilitates a grounded understanding of AI implementation and its implications for various stakeholders across the musical ecosystem. The findings reveal several significant dimensions of AI's impact on musical creation. First, AI technologies are increasingly integrated across the music industry value chain, from composition to distribution, with machine learning algorithms serving as the foundational technical infrastructure. Second, the historical development of AI in music spans approximately 70 years, evolving from basic algorithmic compositions to sophisticated neural network applications. Third, the research identifies tensions between corporate interests and creative empowerment, highlighting how profit-driven motivations may undermine artistic integrity and economic sustainability for human creators. The study further articulates critical ethical and legal considerations, particularly regarding copyright attribution, fair compensation, and the preservation of authentic human expression. The analysis demonstrates how existing legal frameworks are inadequate for addressing AI-generated creative content, necessitating new regulatory approaches that balance technological innovation with artistic protection. The conclusions emphasize the importance of establishing balanced frameworks that harness AI's creative potential while safeguarding human artistic expression. The research advocates for proactive, multifaceted approaches including transparent ethical guidelines, comprehensive legal frameworks protecting artists' rights, and collaborative models that leverage the complementary strengths of human and artificial creativity. This study contributes valuable insights into navigating the transformative impact of AI on music creation while preserving the essential human elements that make music a meaningful artistic expression.