AI Music in Hollywood: How Sync Libraries Price the Un-Priceable

AI Music Podcast

AI is generating music faster and cheaper than ever, but how does this new wave of content fit into the high-stakes world of sync licensing? As music supervisors and libraries grapple with this disruption, the evaluation process has shifted from "does it sound good?" to a complex maze of legal, ethical, and creative questions that are rewriting the rules of the industry. Imagine you're a music supervisor for a major TV show. You receive two cues for a pivotal scene. One is from a trusted human composer, costing thousands. The other is a nearly-perfect AI-generated track that costs a fraction of the price. The AI track is good, but can you legally use it? What if it sounds suspiciously similar to another piece? This is the high-stakes dilemma where a wrong choice could lead to a career-ending lawsuit. In This Episode: 1. What is the single biggest legal question a sync library must answer before accepting an AI track? 2. How is the "human-in-the-loop" approach changing the value of AI music? 3. Why might a library reject a perfectly produced AI cue that sounds like a hit? 4. Are traditional sync fees becoming obsolete in the age of AI subscription models? 5. How do libraries ensure an AI-generated track is truly unique? 6. Which media formats are adopting AI music the fastest and why? 7. Could an AI's training data be a bigger liability than the music it creates? 8. How is pricing being determined by use case, from YouTube videos to national TV ads? Follow my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chenran818 or listen to my music on Apple music, Spotify or other platforms: https://ffm.bio/chenran818