Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA)

Today a group of 63 international media organizations led by the News/Media Alliance delivered a letter to senior Australian politicians asking them to reject proposed changes to the country’s copyright laws that would allow artificial intelligence companies to use copyrighted material in training their models. Collectively, the signatories represent thousands of copyright owners, creative sector organizations, and publishers across the world, and contribute to a growing domestic and international consensus, including comments from the Vatican, condemning the proposed changes. They echo claims from Australia’s creative community that this would upend the country’s copyright regime by forcing rights holders to effectively forfeit their rights unless they opt-out. This undermines decades of international precedent, devalues their works and investments, and threatens their ability to negotiate for fair compensation for access to and use of their works. More: https://lnkd.in/egTa8Tnp

Life in the music biz isn't always easy. Late nights, long travel, and constant pressure build up. This #WorldMentalHealthDay, remember that support is always one call or text away with B-LINE. 📞 Call: 855-BLINE99 💬 Text: 254-639 🕒 Available 24/7 | Free & Confidential for music pros and families. You don't have to carry it alone. #MusicMentalHealth #Backline #BLINE

Today is Music Advocacy Day! Recording Academy members from across the country are meeting with lawmakers to protect human creativity in the age of AI and ensure music continues to thrive. #MusicAdvocate Add your voice and take action: https://lnkd.in/etpc3g7r

Congratulations to Universal Music Group Chief Data Officer Hannah Poferl on being named to the inaugural TIME Executives of the Year: Tech and Data list. The new list recognizes 50 senior leaders who are shaping how some of the world’s largest organizations use technology and data to innovate, evolve and prepare for what’s next. We’re proud to see Hannah recognized among the leaders driving meaningful transformation across business and technology. Congratulations, Hannah! 👏

US recorded music sees continued growth in 2026. #RIAAMusicData

Cheers to our amazing summer interns! Thank you for a fantastic semester filled with fresh ideas, enthusiasm, and dedication. You made a real impact on #TeamRIAA, and we’re excited to see what’s next for each of you. ✨🎶 💿

The reintroduction of the NO FAKES Act marks a major step forward in protecting individuals from unauthorized AI-generated replicas, deepfakes, and voice cloning. Thank you to Senators Marsha Blackburn, Chris Coons, Thom Tillis, and Amy Klobuchar, as well as Representatives Maria Salazar, Madeleine Dean, Nate Moran, Becca Balint, and Laurel Lee, for spearheading policy around this issue.

This week, the Maryland Protecting Artists’ Creative Expression (PACE) Act was signed into law. This bill helps ensure lyrics and other creative expressions cannot be used as criminal evidence without clear relevance to a specific crime.   Thank you to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Delegate Marlon Amprey for supporting creators and protecting artistic freedom.

Congratulations to our SVP of Artist & Industry Relations, Jackie Krimmel Jones, on being named one of Variety’s 2026 Women of Nashville Entertainment! Jackie’s passion for supporting artists and strengthening the music community continues to make an impact across the industry. See the full list: https://bit.ly/4dlavsh