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  • 1 month ago | waterandmusic.com | Cherie Hu

    On March 6, 2025, Water & Music hosted a webinar to explore where exactly we stand today on music, AI, and copyright. In the past year, we've witnessed the AI landscape give way to several landmark lawsuits and legal decisions, as well as an entirely new set of strategic questions that weren't even on our radar eighteen months ago.

  • 2 months ago | waterandmusic.com | Cherie Hu

    Unlock full access to our exclusive insights You've reached insights that are exclusive to Water & Music members. Join us today to gain full access to our extensive collection of in-depth research and analysis, and be part of the conversation that's driving the music industry forward. Quarterly Membership — The ideal tier to get started with your journey into music and tech, refreshed every three months. Annual Membership — Commit to a year of insights at a discounted rate.

  • Jan 17, 2025 | waterandmusic.com | Cherie Hu

    The music industry's approach to AI ethics has evolved from academic discussions to business frameworks that are already influencing deals and partnerships. Some major platforms, such as YouTube and Deezer, are aligning with rights holders’ demands; many othersface litigation. For both tech companies and music professionals, understanding these ethical frameworks has become crucial for doing business in AI.

  • Jan 6, 2025 | waterandmusic.com | Cherie Hu

    The music technology sector has come of age. What started as a relatively niche investment thesis has matured into a powerhouse market segment, drawing tens of billions in capital since 2020. For five years, we’ve been mapping these shifting power dynamics through our “Music Tech Ownership Ouroboros” — a living document that traces the complex web of investments, ownership stakes, and strategic acquisitions shaping music and tech.

  • Dec 28, 2024 | waterandmusic.com | Cherie Hu

    Unlock full access to our exclusive insights You've reached insights that are exclusive to Water & Music members. Join us today to gain full access to our extensive collection of in-depth research and analysis, and be part of the conversation that's driving the music industry forward. Quarterly Membership — The ideal tier to get started with your journey into music and tech, refreshed every three months. Annual Membership — Commit to a year of insights at a discounted rate.

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cherie hu
cherie hu @cheriehu42
19 Feb 25

it just hit me that a non-trivial portion of “data driven thinking” in the music industry is actually just Macrodata Refinement. so many numbers to stare at, let’s dig for the ones that are the right ~vibe~.

cherie hu
cherie hu @cheriehu42
17 Feb 25

RT @csteinmetz1: 🚨The next Boston AI Music Meetup happening at Berklee this Wed, Feb 19th! 🚨 We have limited space for this event, so pleas…

cherie hu
cherie hu @cheriehu42
10 Feb 25

👋 i'll be in Boston next week (Feb 18–20)! if you're local and would like to connect over coffee or a meal, please DM me. particularly interested in connecting with people building anything interesting around AI and/or fan experiences for music, as well as anyone deeply