The recent unveiling of a new Sony Group AI system, capable of measuring the use of copyrighted material in tracks created by artificial intelligence, has brought Nigeria’s legal framework into sharp focus, highlighting the urgent need for updated copyright protection.
Developed by Sony AI, the tool aims to equip rights holders, including vulnerable Nigerian artists, with the ability to prove unauthorised use of their work and claim a share of revenue. However, industry experts warn that the country's Copyright Act of 2023 says "little or no
