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US musicians’ union sues Universal and Warner over AI deals, claims breach of ‘new use’ clause in record industry’s performer agreement public
American Federation Of Musicians • 3 min read

US musicians’ union sues Universal and Warner over AI deals, claims breach of ‘new use’ clause in record industry’s performer agreement

As the majors start to do deals with AI companies, artists are increasingly concerned about how those deals work and how the money will be shared. Now the American Federation Of Musicians has gone legal, claiming Universal and Warner have breached a ‘new use’ provision in their musicians’ agreement…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Suno picks up Songkick as part of AI licensing deal with Warner Music public
Suno • 4 min read

Suno picks up Songkick as part of AI licensing deal with Warner Music

Warner Music has settled its lawsuit and agreed a licensing deal with Suno. As with Warner’s earlier Udio deal, Suno will now make changes to its platform, while creator consent will be sought for voice clones and song remixes. However, there is one difference with this deal: Suno also gets Songkick…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Warner Music boss outlines AI strategy of “legislate, litigate and license”, but only commits to artist opt-in on “name, image, likeness and voice” public
Warner Music • 3 min read

Warner Music boss outlines AI strategy of “legislate, litigate and license”, but only commits to artist opt-in on “name, image, likeness and voice”

Warner has followed Universal’s lead and settled its lawsuit with music AI start-up Udio, and entered into a licensing deal covering Udio’s new service. Warner CEO Robert Kyncl has written a blog post on the major’s AI strategy, though his commitment on artist consent is unlikely to placate creators…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Warner appoints new ADA boss public
Warner Music • 2 min read

Warner appoints new ADA boss

Warner Music’s distribution division ADA has a new boss, Alejandro Duque, who will do the job as well as being President of the major’s Latin America business. The change in ADA leadership comes as Warner looks to cut its costs by $300 million a year…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
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