News, Press Releases, Announcements

Anthropic's $1.5 Billion Settlement with Authors and Rightsholders

Protecting intellectual property is the safeguard that culture will continue to have a human voice

Thursday, 23 July 2026

The company entered into a historic out-of-court settlement of $1.5 billion as compensation for the pirated use of many literary works. Andrea Bartz, Charles Graeber, and Kirk Wallace Johnson are the three authors who initiated the case in 2024, bringing it to light as one of the largest intellectual property cases in recent years. 

AUTODIA: Economic growth, technological upgrading & social benefits for its members

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

AUTODIA is entering a new era of rapid growth driven by cutting-edge technologies and a new social program for music creators. This initiative includes comprehensive support through the Members' Assistance Fund, as well as healthcare and occupational pension schemes. Dedicated to continuously upgrading member services and benefits, AUTODIA is leveraging innovative tools and opportunities to implement a strategic plan that secures its future in the era of AI.

AgoraEU: A New Program with Enhanced Funding for European Culture

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

The European Commission is repositioning its priorities in the fields of culture, creative production, and democratic values through its official proposal for the AgoraEU (2028-2034) programme. This initiative involves the merger of two flagship programs, "Creative Europe" and "CERV" (Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values)

Björn Ulvaeus - 100 Years of CISAC: Music as a Testimony of Life

Thursday, 02 July 2026

"Human creativity is not merely an expression; it's a testimony to a life lived. " With these words, composer and CISAC President Björn Ulvaeus concluded his speech marking the centenary of the CISAC. Although the issue of AI dominated Ulvaeus’s address, it was not the ultimate focus of his remarks, but rather the starting point for a deeper reflection.

Honorary Concert for Stavros Xarchakos at the Parliament

Wednesday, 01 July 2026

"Stavros, Greece, the Greeks, and Art are grateful to you." With these words, the President of the Parliament, Nikitas Kaklamanis, honored the composer Stavros Xarchakos, awarding him the silver medal of the Parliament.

CISAC: 100 years in the service of creators

“Creativity is what makes us human”

Friday, 12 June 2026

Creators from around the world gathered in Paris for the CISAC General Assembly to defend the future of human creativity in the age of AI, while celebrating the Confederation’s centenary of service to creators in collective management. The CISAC centenary General Assembly culminated in the ceremonial signing of the Paris Commitment.

Bridging Balkan Borders Vol. 5: Musical creation with AUTODIA’s support

Thursday, 11 June 2026

Short journey, great moments: 21 music authors, 8 countries, 28 new songs in just 4 days at Grey Studios Athens! This was Bridging Balkan Borders Vol. 5 2026 - Athens Edition, a spring songwriting camp that transformed Athens into a place of international attendance and creation, with AUTODIA as one of the main supporters! 

AUTODIA @GESAC General Assembly

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

AUTODIA participated in the GESAC General Assembly, held in Brussels on Thursday, May 28th. The Assembly convened EU political officials, representatives of CMOs, and other key stakeholders and partners. 

Panathēnea 2026 : Who and how is he paid in the age of AI?

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

Important questions about GenAI and music creation formed the core of the panel hosted as part of the Panathēnea Festival, on Thursday 28/5.

Information on public performance licensing in Rhodes

Friday, 15 May 2026

Apostolos Sotiriou, AUTODIA's Representative in Dodecanese, provided information on music rights and licensing for businesses that play music on their premises. 

AUTODIA at a conference of HCO and UNIC Athens on Authors' Rights, Collective Management and GenAI

Thursday, 14 May 2026

AUTODIA's executives attended the scientific conference on “Intellectual Property, Collective Management and Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Prospects” co-organized by the Hellenic Copyright Organization (HCO) and the University of Nicosia's branch in Greece (UNIC Athens), on May 7, 2026, at Elliniko.

AUTODIA at an event on Intellectual Property Rights & Related Rights at the Chamber of Evia

Thursday, 14 May 2026

AUTODIA was represented by the Commercial Director of Public Execution, Mr. Yiannis Gkiokas, at an event entitled “Intellectual and Related Rights – Obligations of Businesses” organized on April 29th, by the Chamber of Evia, in collaboration with the Federation of Professionals, Craftsmen & Merchants of Evia and the Association of Catering, Leisure and Entertainment Store Managers of Evia “XENIOS ZEUS”.