SoundCloud's Terms of Service (TOS) specifically disallow the use of licensed music from major labels for AI training, including generative AI. However, for other user-uploaded content, sound may be considered for AI purposes, subject to future governance. As of now, there has been no utilization of such content for AI. Moving forward, SoundCloud plans to implement strong internal controls and promises transparency, ensuring creators can opt out should their content be targeted for AI training in the future.
The TOS explicitly prohibits the use of licensed content, such as music from major labels, for training any AI models, including generative AI.
For other types of content uploaded to SoundCloud, the TOS allows for the possibility of AI-related use, although no such use has taken place to date.
SoundCloud will introduce robust internal permissioning controls to govern any potential future use of user-generated content for AI training.
Should we ever consider using user content to train generative AI models, we would introduce clear opt-out mechanisms in advance and remain committed to transparency.
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