AI Copyright Debate Heats Up at SXSW London 2025

SXSW London 2025 Concludes with Heated Debate on AI Copyright The recent SXSW London 2025 conference concluded with a significant discussion on the implications of artificial intelligence on copyright. The debate centered around the ethical and legal grey areas surrounding AI-generated content, particularly in music. Igor Lopes, a columnist for Times Brasil and CNBC, showcased an AI-generated song that utilized a melody and vocals without crediting the original artist. This example perfectly illustrates the core issue: AI systems are trained on existing data, often without explicit consent or compensation to the original creators. "The AI was trained on data and things already on the internet, produced by someone," explains Lopes. "How do you define copyright in a world where things are remade, but based on something that already existed?"