Brief
Spanish authors’ group warns AI could replace human musicians at Billboard Latin Music Week
During a panel in Miami, the director of Spain's SGAE urged tighter rules as AI‑generated songs surge.
By Felo News Desk · Published
At Billboard Latin Music Week on Oct. 20, 2026, Cristina Perpiñá‑Robert, director general of the Spanish Society of Authors and Publishers (SGAE), warned that artificial‑intelligence‑generated music could displace human creators and called for stronger regulation.
What happened
The discussion took place at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach as part of the "Buenos Días Con: Cristina Perpiña‑Robert" panel, moderated by MIDiA Research’s Tatiana Cirisano. Perpiñá‑Robert said Spain is concerned that existing rules are insufficient and that creators are being "completely excluded" from the business model.
What the reports add
Perpiñá‑Robert contrasted the U.S. approach, which she described as favoring technology, with Europe’s more cautious stance. She emphasized that the main issue is not licensing but the risk that AI‑generated content could replace human musicians entirely. Pierre Hachar Jr., managing partner of The Hachar Law Group, noted that many of his clients already use AI, but argued that technology historically expands creative possibilities, citing past resistance to streaming and production tools.
What was said
"Our biggest concern is not so much the licensing process. It’s the fact that the content which is generated with AI is completely replacing human creators," Perpiñá‑Robert told Billboard.
"Whether they wanna admit it or not, they’re using AI. Some of them are not, but they’re genius‑level songwriters and producers and artists that don’t need to use AI, frankly," Hachar Jr. said.
How it came about
The panel was part of a broader series of events during Billboard Latin Music Week, which runs Oct. 19‑22 at the Faena Forum. Earlier this month Billboard released an eight‑hour playlist for the week and announced other panels featuring artists such as Lali and Grupo Duelo. Felo News previously covered collaborations born from the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Week, including the Riza‑Pablo Alborán track "Deditos Cruzados".
Key facts
- Cristina Perpiñá‑Robert of SGAE warned that AI‑generated music could replace human creators. (billboard.com)
- The warning was delivered at a panel on Oct. 20, 2026, during Billboard Latin Music Week in Miami Beach. (billboard.com)
- Pierre Hachar Jr. said many of his clients already use AI but see it as a tool, not a threat. (billboard.com)
Sources
- [1] billboard.com — originally reported as “AI-Generated Music and the Future of Creativity Discussed at Billboard Latin Music Week”
