Navigating Challenges in Multimodal Music Data Management for AI Systems

The responsible management of multimodal music datasets plays a crucial role in the development and evaluation of music processing systems. However, navigating the landscape of legal and ethical considerations can be a complex and challenging task due to the magnitude and diversity of such. This paper clarifies these divergent legal and ethical considerations and highlights the challenges associated with multimodality and AI systems. Focusing on the most crucial stages of multimodal music data management, we provide recommendations for tackling legal and ethical challenges. We emphasize the importance of establishing an inclusive and accessible music data environment, encouraging researchers and data users to adopt responsible approaches towards managing multimodal music data collections.