From Inspiration to Imitation - Licensing Music in the Age of AI

Presented by TONO

First came the song. Then came the AI that learned from it. Now comes the question: who gets paid? This TONO-panel, featuring experts from all the Nordic CMO societies, dives into the challenges of licensing musical works — for use in AI training and in the music AI generates. We’ll discuss rights, revenue, licensing and the responsibility of AI companies, and the panel will explore how to keep music creation fair in the (r)age of the machine

Jenni Kyntölä is the Chief Legal Officer at Teosto, a Finnish copyright organization representing music authors. With over two decades of international legal experience across different sectors, including technology and music licensing, she has deep expertise in copyright and other intellectual property rights. At Teosto, she plays a key role in advocating for fair and transparent AI development and advancing licensing frameworks for music use in AI.

Morten Fischer is a senior legal counsel and communications consultant at Koda in Denmark. With a long career in the music industry—including roles at the Danish Musicians’ Union and, for the past 2.5 years, at Koda—he focuses on generative AI to secure better conditions for music creators. Morten holds degrees in musicology, communications, and law from the University of Copenhagen, and has also worked in the Ministry of Culture, Danish Rights Alliance, and Agency for Digital Government.

Simon Gozzi is a banjo player that turned music industry strategist; leading Business Development & Industry Insight at Stim. He spearheads AI initiatives that aim to create win-win-win outcomes through this transformative technology."

Moderator:
Inger Elise Mey is Director of International Affairs at TONO. A copyright lawyer with 30 years of experience in licensing music for digital platforms, she also serves on international expert groups shaping copyright policy and dealing with the challenges and opportunities posed by the AI era