AI Music Lawsuits Continue After Udio-Universal Settlement
Universal Music Group (UMG) and Udio have settled their lawsuit, but litigation involving Suno, Sony Music, and Warner Music will continue.
The settlement between UMG and Udio ends allegations that Udio broke the law by training its AI models on copyrighted songs. Under the agreement, Udio will pay a compensatory settlement and partner with UMG on a new subscription AI service.
- Udio will pay a compensatory settlement to UMG.
- The two companies will partner on a new subscription AI service that pays fees to UMG and its artists.
- Artists can opt-in to different aspects of the new service.
The deal impact on the case involving Suno, Sony Music, and Warner Music is still pending.
Litigation involving Suno, Sony Music, and Warner Music is still ongoing.
Author's summary: AI music lawsuits continue despite Udio-Universal settlement.