The Biased Journey of MSD_AUDIO.ZIP

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2308.16389v3
• Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2023 02:01:49 GMT
• Title: The Biased Journey of MSD_AUDIO.ZIP
• Authors: Haven Kim, Keunwoo Choi, Mateusz Modrzejewski, Cynthia C. S. Liem
• Abstract summary: Access to the Million Song dataset has become restricted to those within certain affiliations that are connected peer-to-peer. We draw insights from the experiences of 22 individuals who either attempted to access the data or played a role in its creation.
• Score: 5.695436409400152
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: The equitable distribution of academic data is crucial for ensuring equal research opportunities, and ultimately further progress. Yet, due to the complexity of using the API for audio data that corresponds to the Million Song Dataset along with its misreporting (before 2016) and the discontinuation of this API (after 2016), access to this data has become restricted to those within certain affiliations that are connected peer-to-peer. In this paper, we delve into this issue, drawing insights from the experiences of 22 individuals who either attempted to access the data or played a role in its creation. With this, we hope to initiate more critical dialogue and more thoughtful consideration with regard to access privilege in the MIR community.

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