The Daily Aus The music label that changed its mind about AI
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Nov 3, 2025 A major music company has made headlines by shifting from suing to partnering with an AI song generator. This surprising turn raises questions about the future of creativity in music. Key players in the deal include Universal Music Group and UDO, which faced copyright battles but are now collaborating on a licensed AI platform. Details emerge about compensation for artists and new features designed to protect their rights, sparking mixed reactions within the industry. The implications for the music world are vast as negotiations pave the way for a new era.
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Who The Players Are
- Universal Music Group is a dominant global label representing top artists like Taylor Swift and Drake.
- Udio launched an AI tool that generates songs from text prompts mimicking genres and vibes quickly.
Labels Sue Over Soundalike Songs
- Universal and other major labels sued Udio claiming its AI reproduced artists' work without permission.
- UMG pointed to Udio songs resembling classics like The Temptations' My Girl as evidence.
Udio's Fair Use Defense
- Udio defended itself saying it used filters and publicly available music to train models.
- The company argued those uses qualified as fair use under US copyright law.