Summary
Warner Music Group settled a lawsuit with AI music company Suno and has started a new business venture together. The agreement allows AI-generated music using the voices and likenesses of artists who agree to participate. Suno plans to release new AI music technology next year, and this venture aims to protect artists while exploring new music creation possibilities.
Key Facts
- Warner Music Group and Suno have resolved a lawsuit.
- The lawsuit was about using AI to create music similar to existing songs.
- As part of the new deal, users can use AI to create music with participating artists' voices and likenesses.
- Artists have control over how their identity and work are used in AI-generated music.
- Suno will introduce new AI music technology starting next year.
- The partnership aims to ensure artists are compensated while advancing music creation.
- Suno has about 100 million users and started operations two years ago.
- Major music companies, including Warner, had previously sued Suno and another company, Udio, over similar issues.
