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Page titleStandfirstBodyAbout CISACThe International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) represents a global network of 228 collective management organisations located in 111 countries and territories. These societies represent more than five million creators across five repertoires: music, audiovisual, visual arts, literature, and drama.Working together to protect creators%u2019 rights and strengthen copyright worldwide, CISAC sets professional and technical standards, advocates for fair legislation, and supports its membership in delivering transparent, efficient rights management in a rapidly evolving creative economy.Creators%u2019 royalties hit record high, but AI threatens the future of creative valueThis year%u2019s Global Collections Report records another milestone: royalties for creators reached EUR13.97bn in 2024, with digital income surpassing EUR5bn for the first time. Looking with a longer lens, over the past decade, collections have grown by two-thirds, showing the adaptability of authors%u2019 societies across CISAC%u2019s global network even as consumer habits, market trends, government policies and technology evolve rapidly.Yet, alongside this success, new challenges are emerging that will define the future of the creative sector. Artificial intelligence is not simply another means of distributing creative works; it is a technology that can appropriate and replicate them. It advances at a speed far greater than current regulation, and without proper safeguards or data transparency, it risks undermining the very foundation of creative value.CISAC was very engaged in the consultations surrounding the EU AI Act. When it was first adopted about a year ago, we, alongside many others, welcomed it as an important step in establishing responsibility and trust in the digital age. Yet, this summer, the European Commission%u2019s implementation package fell extremely short of this ambition. Together with a broad coalition of rightsholders, CISAC warned that the measures tilt the balance in favour of AI companies while leaving creators unprotected. This was not just a missed opportunity, it was a betrayal, and it underscores the urgency of ensuring that the rights of authors are upheld in practice, not just in principle. Meanwhile, CISAC and its members continue to fulfil their mission. In 2024, royalties were collected and distributed to more than five million creators worldwide. We welcomed new members, strengthened global standards and continued to work diligently towards a groundbreaking new system for rights data exchanges throughout our society network: CIS-NET 2. This system, which is set to launch in 2027, will greatly enhance the efficiency of collective management across borders. When CISAC was first established, its purpose was to unite authors%u2019 societies globally in defending the fundamental right of creators to earn a living from their work. In the analogue age, that meant establishing systems of representation, remuneration and respect for artistic expression. Now, in the face of a revolution defined by artificial intelligence, automation and algorithmic exploitation, our founding mission is more urgent than ever.As we prepare to mark CISAC%u2019s centenary in 2026, we must ensure that we step into the next century with renewed strength and resolve. Creators deserve clarity, protection and above all, a fair share of the value their work generates. We call on governments, platforms and all actors in the digital value chain to meet this responsibility. Foreword - Gadi Oron, CISAC Director GeneralCreators deserve clarity, protection, and above all, a fair share of the value their work generates.Europe47 countries, 113 membersCanada/USA2 countries, 12 membersLatin America& The Caribbean22 countries, 44 membersAfrica24 countries, 26 membersAsia-Pacific16 countries/territories33 members%u00a9 Gilles DacquinCISAC Forewords CISAC AI Fraud Highlights Market analysis Futuresource Collections by repertoire Collections by region Tables of collections Membership About the report Methodology6 7Forewords CISAC AI Fraud Highlights Market analysis Futuresource Collections by repertoire Collections by region Tables of collections Membership About the report Methodology Global Collections Report