Introducing AI Dataset Licensing Enrollment at Symphonic

AI is becoming an increasingly important part of the music industry, and with it come new questions about access, ownership, and opportunity.

Today, we’re introducing AI Dataset Licensing Enrollment in SymphonicMS: a new, optional feature designed to give artists and rightsholders a way to participate in this emerging space on their own terms. Here’s everything you need to know…

Introducing AI Dataset Licensing Enrollment at Symphonic

What is AI Dataset Licensing Enrollment?

AI Dataset Licensing Enrollment allows you to opt in to be considered for AI licensing opportunities that Symphonic evaluates and negotiates. In simpler terms, this creates a potential new way for your catalog to generate revenue as AI technologies continue to evolve.

If you choose to enroll, your account will become eligible for consideration in opportunities where your content may be licensed for AI-related uses under defined terms.

If interested, please keep in mind:

Participation is completely optional
You maintain ownership of your music
Symphonic handles the evaluation and deal-making on your behalf

Why We’re Introducing This

The industry is still early in defining how AI and music will coexist. Today, we’re seeing a lot of:

Platforms beginning to introduce disclosure and monitoring
Technology companies actively developing AI models
New forms of licensing starting to emerge

That’s why we believe it’s important that artists and rightsholders understand their options in this new age of music. With this enrollment option, we hope to provide a clear, structured way to participate rather than being left on the sidelines as this develops.

How It Works

If you choose to enroll, your catalog will become eligible for consideration in AI licensing opportunities, and Symphonic will evaluate and negotiate AI opportunities for your music on your behalf.

If your content gets a deal, you participate in the revenue generated. Easy as that.

PLEASE NOTE:

Not all content will be included in every opportunity

Requirements vary depending on the deal (including rights and eligibility)

There are no guarantees of selection or revenue

This is a new and evolving space, and we want to be as transparent as possible about what this entails. Like any emerging technology, there are some practical realities to consider:

Once content is used in AI training, it may not be possible to reverse that use
Licensing terms and structures may vary across opportunities

Our role is to help you navigate these complexities thoughtfully.

A New, Optional Revenue Stream

AI dataset licensing represents a new and developing category in the music ecosystem.

For those who are interested, this feature provides:

Access to opportunities without needing to negotiate directly
A way to explore participation as the market evolves
A structured framework with defined terms and transparency

For those who prefer to wait, we understand. This opportunity may not be for everyone; that’s why this program is entirely optional.

NOTE: We encourage you to read the full Addendum and FAQ to understand how the program works and decide what’s right for you.

Looking Ahead…

AI is still taking shape across the industry. Standards, models, and approaches will continue to evolve. Our goal with AI Dataset Licensing Enrollment is simple: To provide artists and rightsholders with access, clarity, and choice as this new landscape develops.

We’ll continue to share updates as we learn and grow alongside the industry.

⚡️ To get started, you can review and enroll directly in SymphonicMS.

Introducing AI Dataset Licensing Enrollment at Symphonic