The European Parliament is calling for new rules to bring more fairness and transparency to music-streaming across the bloc, including proposals for a new bill to force streaming platforms to open up their recommendation algorithms. The bill would also require Spotify et al to make it clear where a song has been generated by artificial intelligence (AI). While Europe has been making moves in this direction for a while already, members of the European Parliament (MEPs) today voted to adopt a new resolution by 532 to 61, with 33 parliamentarians abstaining from the vote which if a bill eventually comes to fruition will see a wide gamut of changes made to music-streaming in the region.
The European Parliament has called for fair and sustainable rules in the music streaming industry. In a resolution passed with strong support (532 votes to 61, with 33 abstentions), the Parliament urges the creation of EU regulations to tackle current imbalances in the sector.
Parliament members in the EU are trying to introduce music streaming laws that promote diversity and ensure underpaid artists are being fairly compensated.