UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP AND BANDLAB TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCE FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND STRATEGIC AI COLLABORATION
SANTA MONICA, Calif. and SINGAPORE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and BandLab Technologies, the parent company of the world's largest social music creation platform, BandLab, today announced plans for an expansive, industry-first strategic relationship concentrated on artificial intelligence (AI).
- BandLab is the world's first music creation platform to pledge support for the Human Artistry Campaign (HAC), a global coalition devoted to ensuring AI technologies are developed and utilized in ways that champion human creativity and culture.
- In making the announcement, Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group said, "We welcome BandLab's commitment to an ethical approach to AI through their accessible technology, tools and platform.
- We are excited to add BandLab Technologies to a growing list of UMG partners whose responsible and innovative AI will benefit the creative community."
- Meng Ru Kuok, CEO & Founder, Caldecott Music Group and CEO of BandLab Technologies said, "BandLab Technologies and our wider Caldecott Music Group network is steadfast in its respect for artists' rights and the infinite potential of AI in music creation and we believe our millions of users around the world share in this commitment and excitement.