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Warner Music Group and Suno Sign Landmark AI Licensing Deal

Settlement ends copyright lawsuit; artists can now "opt-in" to generative training

Olivia Sharp 1 min read 622 views
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Warner Music Group settled its lawsuit with Suno, signing a licensing deal that allows artists to opt-in to AI training in exchange for royalties.

Warner Music Group (WMG) and AI audio startup Suno announced a settlement and strategic partnership, ending a high-profile copyright infringement lawsuit. The deal establishes a licensing framework that allows WMG’s roster of artists to voluntarily "opt-in" to having their music used to train Suno’s generative models.

From Litigation to Monetization

The agreement represents a significant pivot for the music industry, moving from an adversarial stance to a commercial one. * Royalties for Training: Suno will pay royalties to WMG for the use of copyrighted material in its training datasets. * Artist Control: The deal includes provisions for artist consent, …

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