Hold up — I had a great time talking to the RIAA guy

In this Decoder interview, Nilay Patel speaks with Mitch Glazier, chairman and CEO of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The conversation covers Glazier's early career defending the RIAA's Napster-era lawsuits, his surprise at finding common ground with Patel, and the current landscape where artists, labels, and fans are united against AI companies that train on copyrighted music without permission. They discuss the RIAA's structure (only 46 employees), its role in lobbying, litigation, and certification, and the legal complexities of deepfakes and the proposed NO FAKES Act, which would create a new intellectual property right to control one's voice and likeness. Glazier explains the fair use debate, the RIAA's lawsuit against Suno, and how labeling AI-generated music is crucial for allowing fans to make informed market decisions. They also explore how YouTube's Content ID partnership model offers lessons for AI, and how chart eligibility and certification may adapt as AI becomes more prevalent in music creation.

(Source：The Verge)