Market Developments

CISAC: 100 years in the service of creators

“Creativity is what makes us human”

Friday, 03 July 2026

Creators from around the world gathered in Paris for the CISAC General Assembly to defend the future of human creativity in the age of AI, while celebrating the Confederation’s centenary of service to creators in collective management. The CISAC centenary General Assembly culminated in the ceremonial signing of the Paris Commitment.

Björn Ulvaeus—100 Years of CISAC: Music as a Testimony of Life

Friday, 03 July 2026

"Human creativity is not merely an expression; it's a testimony to a life lived. " With these words, composer and CISAC President Björn Ulvaeus concluded his speech marking the centenary of the CISAC. Although the issue of AI dominated Ulvaeus’s address, it was not the ultimate focus of his remarks, but rather the starting point for a deeper reflection.

Like Company v Google: CJEU Holds First-Ever Hearing on Generative AI and Copyright on 10 March 2026

Tuesday, 10 March 2026

On 10 March 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) held its first oral hearing addressing the interaction between generative artificial intelligence and EU copyright and related rights law in the preliminary reference proceedings Like Company v Google Ireland Limited (C-250/25).

European Parliament’s Committee calls for legislative intervention to protect authors’ rights across the Generative AI value chain

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

The European Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) adopted today its report on Generative AI and Copyright, sending a clear and strong political message on the need to protect European creators in the generative AI market.

Congressman Moran, Congresswoman Dean Introduce Bipartisan TRAIN Act to Increase Transparency in AI Training Data

Thursday, 22 January 2026

U.S. Representatives Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) and Madeleine Dean (PA-04) announced the introduction of the bipartisan Transparency in AI Training (TRAIN) Act, legislation to address growing uncertainty around artificial intelligence and copyright law.

Partly AI-generated folk-pop hit barred from Sweden’s official charts

Friday, 16 January 2026

Song that topped Swedish Spotify rankings ruled ineligible after elements of song revealed to be partly AI-made.