Artists and record labels sue AI music firms over unlicensed training
The Recording Industry Association sued AI music generation companies Suno and Udio in June 2024 for allegedly training their systems on copyrighted music without artist consent or compensation. Over 35,000 musicians, including prominent artists like Thom Yorke and Björn Ulvaeus, signed a petition in October denouncing unauthorized use of their works.
What happened
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association sued AI music generation companies Suno and Udio in June 2024, accusing them of copying artist work and exploiting it without consent or compensation.
More than 35,000 artists, including Thom Yorke of Radiohead, Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA, and Robert Smith of The Cure, signed a petition at the end of October denouncing the unauthorized use of their works.
Reported impact
Music professionals demand greater transparency from technology companies and compensation for the use of their works.
Artists express anxiety about the rise of AI technology and its risks to their profession.
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Sources and evidence
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