Top record labels push for AI licensing deals with Udio and Suno to protect music rights and explore equity. Here’s what it means for creators.
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Major Record Labels Seek AI Music Licensing Deals
Music Industry Eyes AI Licensing: Udio and Suno in Talks with Major Labels Are AI-generated songs legal? How are record labels responding to AI in music production? As artificial intelligence disrupts traditional audio creation, major music labels are now negotiating licensing deals with AI startups Udio and Suno —a pivotal move shaping the future of AI music generation . These talks aim to define how creators are compensated and how intellectual property is respected in the age of generative AI. According to a report from Bloomberg, Universal Music Group , Sony Music Entertainment , and Warner Music Group are in advanced discussions to license their music catalogs to Udio and Suno. These startups use generative AI to allow users to create realistic audio tracks simply by entering prompts such as “a modern country ballad about unrequited love.” It’s a rapidly evolving field attracting attention from both creators and copyright holders alike. Music Meets AI: Shifting From Lawsuits to Licensin…
