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Tracking legal developments, regulatory changes, and funding in AI music.
Legal & Regulatory Development Timeline
Musician Sues Stability AI Over Opt-O...
mediumDarkwave musician Anders Manga files copyright lawsuit against Stability AI and AudioSparx, alleging his music was used for AI training despite repeated opt-out requests. Case challenges whether opt-out mechanisms and licensing intermediaries provide adequate creator protection.
Sony Music vs. Udio Lawsuit Continues
highDespite Udio's settlements with Universal and Warner, Sony Music remains the sole holdout, continuing litigation. Evidence points to an impasse between the parties with no settlement in sight.
EU Publishes AI-Generated Content Lab...
highEuropean Commission publishes first draft Code of Practice for marking and labeling AI-generated content under the AI Act. Audio content requires machine-readable markers and may need acoustic cues. Full compliance required by August 2026.
Warner Music Settles with Suno, Annou...
highWarner Music Group settles copyright lawsuit with Suno and announces partnership for 'next-generation licensed AI music.' Suno acquires Songkick from WMG as part of the deal. New licensed models to replace current ones in 2026.
All Three Majors License AI Startup Klay
highUniversal, Sony, and Warner all sign licensing deals with Klay Vision, making it the first AI company to secure agreements with all three major labels. Klay's platform allows users to remake songs using AI trained on licensed music.
Warner Music Settles with Udio, Signs...
highWarner Music Group and Udio announce landmark settlement resolving copyright litigation. Udio will develop AI music platform trained on licensed and authorized music, launching 2026. Creates new revenue streams for artists.
Universal Music Partners with Stabili...
mediumUniversal Music Group announces strategic alliance with Stability AI to develop 'next-generation professional music creation tools.' Tools will be built on licensed data with artist involvement in development process.
Universal Music Settles with Udio, An...
highUniversal Music Group settles copyright lawsuit with Udio. Parties will develop new subscription AI service trained on licensed UMG catalog, launching 2026. Artists can opt-in to different aspects of the service.
Music Industry Files Amicus Brief Aga...
mediumCopyright Alliance files amicus brief supporting record labels, joined by NMPA, Nashville Songwriters Association, Songwriters of North America, and Songwriters Guild of America. Brief argues against fair use defense for AI training.
Second Independent Artist Class Actio...
mediumGroup of independent musicians including Attack the Sound files class action against Suno and Udio in Illinois. Alleges companies scraped lyrics from Genius, AZLyrics, and other databases without licenses in addition to sound recordings.
Spotify Announces Comprehensive AI Mu...
highSpotify adopts DDEX industry standard for AI disclosures. Tracks must disclose AI use in vocals, instrumentation, or post-production. New impersonation policy requires artist authorization for voice clones. 75M+ spam tracks removed in past year.
Independent Artists File Class Action...
mediumAnthony Justice and 5th Wheel Records file class action representing independent artists whose works were used for AI training without compensation. Argues major label lawsuits leave indie artists 'without a seat at the table.'
Discovery Deadline in UMG Cases
mediumDiscovery phase deadline in UMG v. Suno and UMG v. Udio cases. Both sides exchange evidence including details about AI training data and methods used to build the music generation models.
Suno Updates Terms of Service
mediumSuno releases updated terms clarifying AI training data usage and user rights amid ongoing litigation. Changes affect how users can use and claim ownership of generated content.
Motion to Dismiss Denied in UMG Cases
highFederal court denies Suno and Udio's motions to dismiss the copyright infringement lawsuits, allowing the cases to proceed to discovery. Court finds plaintiffs' claims sufficiently plausible to continue.
Major Labels Sue Suno and Udio
highUniversal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group file copyright infringement lawsuits against AI music generators Suno and Udio, alleging unauthorized use of copyrighted recordings for training. Seeking $150,000 per work infringed.
Suno Raises $125M Series B
mediumSuno announces $125M Series B funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, valuing the company at $500M. Reports 12M+ users at time of announcement.
Udio Launches to Public
mediumAI music startup Udio, founded by former Google DeepMind researchers, launches publicly with $10M seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. Immediately becomes major Suno competitor.
Boomy Reinstated on Spotify
mediumSpotify reinstates Boomy tracks after the company implements enhanced fraud detection measures. Sets precedent for AI music platforms needing anti-fraud safeguards for distribution.
Spotify Removes Boomy Tracks
mediumSpotify removes tens of thousands of AI-generated tracks from Boomy over concerns about artificial streaming fraud. Marks first major platform action against AI music distribution.
Stable Audio Launches with Licensed T...
mediumStability AI launches Stable Audio, trained exclusively on licensed music from AudioSparx. First major AI music generator to use fully licensed training data, positioning itself as 'commercially safe.'
Market Overview
Funding Breakdown
Last updated: January 2025| Company | Round | Amount | Date | Lead Investor | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suno ↗ | Series B | $125M | May 2024 | Lightspeed Venture Partners | View ↗ |
| Udio ↗ | Seed | $10M | Apr 2024 | Andreessen Horowitz | View ↗ |
| Suno ↗ | Seed | $10M | May 2023 | Matrix Partners | View ↗ |
| Boomy ↗ | Series A | $10M | Apr 2022 | Mitch Lasky | View ↗ |
| Boomy ↗ | Seed | $4.4M | Mar 2021 | Gaingels | View ↗ |
| Total | $159.4M | ||||