Sweden introduces first AI training licence for music: What it means

Sweden’s music rights organisation, STIM, has unveiled a new licence that lets artificial intelligence companies legally use copyrighted songs to train their models—while ensuring that songwriters and composers are paid.

The move, announced Tuesday, comes as artists and rights holders around the world raise concerns about AI firms scraping creative works without permission or compensation.

Why this licence matters

Generative AI has exploded in recent years, with tools capable of producing convincing music, art, and text. But much of this progress…