Drake’s record label, OVO Sound, is still absolutely furious about the AI-generated song that was released earlier this year. The track, titled “Dennis Drake” and created by artificial intelligence startup Endel, used samples of Drake’s vocals to create a new song without his permission.
The incident happened in April when Endel released the track on streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music. It quickly caught the attention of OVO Sound who issued a cease-and-desist letter shortly after its release. In response to the letter, Endel removed all traces of “Dennis Drake” from their platforms and apologized for any offense they may have caused.
Endel had previously stated that they believed their use of Drake’s vocal samples fell under fair use laws due to its transformative nature but it appears that OVO Sound disagreed with this assessment as they took legal action against them anyway. This isn’t surprising given how protective artists are over their work these days – especially those at the top like Drake – so it makes sense why OVO would take such drastic measures in order to protect him from potential copyright infringement lawsuits down the line.
It also serves as an important reminder for other startups looking to leverage AI technology for creative purposes: always make sure you get proper authorization before releasing anything publicly! Not only could it save you time and money in legal fees but it will also help ensure your project doesn’t end up getting shut down prematurely due to copyright issues or other forms of intellectual property disputes.
Overall, while some may view this incident as just another example of corporate greed gone wrong, there is no denying that protecting one’s creative works is essential if we want our culture to continue producing great art and music for generations to come!
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