Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Global artists are resisting record label partnerships with AI companies that aim to train models on their music without explicit permission. Madonna, SZA and others demand financial guarantees and control over their likenesses before agreeing to participate.
A US federal judge has thrown out a plagiarism lawsuit against pop star Taylor Swift, rejecting allegations that she borrowed phrases from a Florida poet's compositions for multiple songs.
Malaysia's artistes association is pushing the government to assume control of the country's music royalty collection and distribution system, addressing longstanding transparency and fairness concerns that have affected creators for decades.