Major record labels sue AI company behind “BBL Drizzy” Several major record labels, including Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Records, have filed lawsuits against AI music generation companies Suno and Udio, alleging widespread copyright infringement. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is seeking significant damages, claiming the AI companies used unlicensed sound recordings on a massive scale to train their models. Both Suno and Udio have denied the allegations, stating their technology creates original content and does not memorize pre-existing material.

• Major record labels are suing AI music generators Suno and Udio for alleged copyright infringement.
• The lawsuits claim the AI companies used copyrighted music without consent to train their models.
• The RIAA is seeking up to $150,000 per work infringed, plus other fees.
• Suno and Udio deny the allegations, asserting their AI creates original content.
• Examples provided include AI-generated songs mimicking styles and lyrics of artists like Chuck Berry and ABBA.
• This legal action is part of an ongoing conflict between the music industry and AI technology companies.
• AI companies have been secretive about their training data, leading to other similar lawsuits. Continue reading https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/24/24184710/riaa-ai-lawsuit-suno-udio-copyright-umg-sony-warner