Teosto is currently actively promoting discussions with AI services. As is typical of all contract negotiations, we cannot comment on them while the negotiations are ongoing.

Teosto negotiates licensing deals with AI companies either directly or through its licensing partners (such as ICE Core). The agreements cover the scope of the use of works, the royalties to be paid, and reporting.

The agreements may set out restrictions on how works can be used in the AI service and how royalties are paid for the works used. The agreements may also specify that AI music generated in the service can only be used within the service. Even if licensing deals in the first stage limit the use of AI adaptations so that they can only be used within the service, it is possible that future agreements will include more detailed provisions on the distribution of AI adaptations outside the service. The market practices related to AI licensing are still developing, and Teosto will keep a close eye on any developments.