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Clearing the Air on AI Vocals: The Legal Reality Every Sync Pro Should Know
March 2026|Featured

Clearing the Air on AI Vocals: The Legal Reality Every Sync Pro Should Know

Separating Fear From Fact in AI-Assisted Music Production

The industry is confusing fully autonomous AI generation with the surgical, controlled use of AI as a production tool. When used properly — specifically when using AI-generated vocals on a song that is 100% human-written and human-owned — AI voices aren't a legal threat. They are just the newest instrument in the rack.

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Clearing the Air on AI Vocals: The Legal Reality Every Sync Pro Should Know
March 2026

Clearing the Air on AI Vocals: The Legal Reality Every Sync Pro Should Know

The industry is confusing fully autonomous AI generation with the surgical, controlled use of AI as a production tool. When used properly — specifically when using AI-generated vocals on a song that is 100% human-written and human-owned — AI voices aren't a legal threat. They are just the newest instrument in the rack.

Why AI Voices Belong in the Future of Film & Television Sync
March 2026

Why AI Voices Belong in the Future of Film & Television Sync

A growing number of music companies are working within a hybrid model — songs written entirely by human songwriters, while AI tools assist in production. Greg Althammer of CIMG explains why this matters for the sync industry.