Music Industry Giants Negotiate Licensing Deals with AI Start-Ups Amid Copyright Disputes

The music industry is shifting its stance on generative AI, with major labels filing a lawsuit against AI startups Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, but now in advanced talks for licensing agreements to enable controlled use of music catalogs for AI training. The labels aim to establish a traceability system and ensure fair revenues for rights holders, with some artists able to opt out. This follows similar developments in the press industry, with Amazon and OpenAI reaching agreements for the use of articles and training of AI models.