Suno, an artificial intelligence music generation platform, has announced a licensing partnership with BMG, one of the music industry’s major companies. Under the agreement, Suno will compensate BMG for the use of its recorded music catalog and will also pay for the incorporation of BMG songs into its previously developed AI models. This deal represents another significant step toward industry acceptance for the controversial technology.
BMG joins Warner Music Group as a major music entity to reach a settlement with Suno, which has faced multiple lawsuits alleging copyright infringement. Executives from both companies emphasized their commitment to responsible development, with Suno’s CEO stating the goal is to create new opportunities for artists while generating additional revenue streams. BMG’s leadership highlighted the importance of providing artists and songwriters with choices and ensuring they benefit from the value created by AI platforms.
Despite these developments, Suno continues to face legal challenges from other major labels, including Universal Music Group and Sony Music. A German court recently ruled that Suno violated copyright laws in both the United States and Germany. To address industry concerns, Suno has implemented new measures including watermarking downloaded songs and implementing download limits across its service tiers.
Originally reported by Variety →
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