Why does BumaStemra facilitate working with AI tools?

It is BumaStemra’s absolute priority to ensure that its members receive compensation for the use of their works in the training of AI models. They are undoubtedly entitled to this, and BumaStemra is taking action on multiple fronts to achieve this goal. For more information, please see our AI page.

At the same time, BumaStemra is legally obligated to represent all copyright holders. As long as you believe that sufficient creative choices have been made, BumaStemra will assume that this is the case. You are personally responsible for making this assessment.

BumaStemra also acknowledges that many members are already using AI in the creative process, and that AI can make a meaningful contribution and help accelerate creation. BumaStemra does not wish to, nor is allowed to, unnecessarily hinder this, but emphasizes that AI should be used responsibly, and that its members must financially benefit from the success of AI developers.