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New Federal Music Law Would Let Indie Artists Team Up Against AI & Streaming: ‘Level The Playing Field’
The Protect Working Musicians Act would give small musicians a free pass to collective negotiate with tech giants to win better pay.
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The Protect Working Musicians Act would give small musicians a free pass to collective negotiate with tech giants to win better pay.
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According to Billboard’s source item, New Federal Music Law Would Let Indie Artists Team Up Against AI & Streaming: ‘Level The Playing Field’, The Protect Working Musicians Act would give small musicians a free pass to collective negotiate with tech giants to win better pay.
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