Koda's lawsuit is based on three core pillars:
AI developers must obtain explicit licenses before using human-created works to train GenAI models.
Tech companies must disclose the source material used in their AI training data instead of relying on unverified "black box" algorithms.
Creators must be compensated fairly for the use of their intellectual property, as generative AI tools now produce music that directly competes with human artists.
Koda's legal action highlights a severe financial threat: An economic report commissioned by the national industry estimates that unauthorized AI could cost the Danish music industry up to 28% of its annual revenues by 2030.
KODA's movement aligns with a broader global push by rights holders demanding stricter standards for AI services.