ASCAP OPENS 2024 LAB CHALLENGE, DROPS DOC ON 2023 RESULTS

On the heels of opening applications for the 2024 ASCAP Lab Challenge, the PRO has released Prelude in AI Major: Crafting a Creator-First Future for Music & AI, a documentary short on 2023's ASCAP Lab Music and AI Challenge.

A collaboration between the ASCAP Lab (ASCAP's innovation initiative) and the NYC Media Lab, led by the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, the 2023 challenge focused on cutting-edge concepts at the intersection of music and AI. Five teams were selected to receive mentorship and grants to develop their emerging technologies during the 12-week challenge.

Prelude in AI Major: Crafting a Creator-First Future for Music & AI explores how the teams are leveraging AI to build innovative tools for making and experiencing music. The film features ASCAP mentors, including songwriter and composer members, sharing their experiences guiding the teams in developing their technologies and exploring the copyright implications of their work. Watch the doc below.

ASCAP has also launched the 2024 Lab Challenge: AI and the Business of Music. This year’s challenge is specifically aimed at identifying AI-driven solutions that can transform music-industry workflows, business processes and data exchanges. Applications are open now through 4/14. Find more info here.