Warner Music Group (WMG) has settled a copyright infringement lawsuit with AI music startup Eudio, the label announced Wednesday. The two companies also signed a license agreement for an AI music creation service scheduled to start in 2026.
WMG said in a press release that its “next-generation music creation, listening and discovery platform” leverages generative AI models trained on licensed and licensed music.
The company says the platform “creates new revenue streams for artists and songwriters while ensuring their work is protected.”
This subscription service allows users to create remixes, covers, and new songs using the voices of artists and songs from songwriters they choose to participate. Warner Music Group says the platform will ensure artists and songwriters are credited and compensated.
“We are steadfastly committed to protecting the rights of artists and songwriters, and Udio has taken meaningful steps to ensure the music on our service is authorized and licensed,” WMG CEO Robert Kinkle said in a press release. “This collaboration aligns with our broader efforts to responsibly unlock the potential of AI, fostering new creative and commercial possibilities, while continuing to provide innovative experiences for our fans.”
Artists signed to WMG include Lady Gaga, Coldplay, The Weeknd, Sabrina Carpenter, and more.
“This partnership is an important step toward realizing a future where technology amplifies creativity and creates new opportunities for artists and songwriters,” said Andrew Sanchez, co-founder and CEO of Udio, in a press release. “Our new platform enables an experience where fans can create with their favorite artists and make great music in an environment that gives them control and connection.”
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The settlement marks a major shift in the music industry’s approach to AI. Last year, Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment sued Suno, an AI music platform that competes with Audio, for copyright infringement. Both platforms allow users to generate songs using AI-powered text prompts. Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment are also reportedly in talks to license the work to Udio and Suno.
In a sign of investor confidence in AI music technology, Suno announced early Wednesday that it had raised $250 million in a Series C round at a post-money valuation of $2.45 billion. The round was led by Menlo Ventures, with participation from Nvidia’s venture arm NVentures, as well as Hallwood Media, Lightspeed, and Matrix.
