Stay True To The Act campaign defends music rights
Artists say AI firms must reveal training data sources.
More than 30 European musicians have launched a united video campaign urging the European Commission to preserve the integrity of the EU AI Act.
The Stay True To The Act campaign calls on policymakers to enforce transparency and uphold copyright protections.
Artists, including Spanish singer-songwriter Álex Ubago and Poland’s Eurovision 2025 entrant Justyna Steczkowska, have voiced concern over the unauthorised use of their work to train AI models. They demand the right to be informed and the power to refuse such usage.
The EU AI Act, passed in 2024, includes provisions requiring developers to disclose the content used in AI training. However, as implementation plans develop, artists fear the law may be diluted, weakening protections for creators.
The campaign appeals for vigorous enforcement of the Act’s original principles: transparency, copyright control and fair innovation. Artists say AI and music can coexist in Europe only if ethical boundaries are upheld.
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