

The Record Labels Are Coming for Suno and Udio
5 snips Jun 25, 2024
A high-stakes lawsuit sees record labels challenging AI music generators like SUNO and Udio over copyright infringements. This legal drama could fundamentally alter how AI interacts with the music industry. Additionally, the podcast dives into the evolving landscape of AI hardware developments in Europe and the dual nature of public sentiment towards AI agents—both hopeful and skeptical. Finally, there's a call for collaboration between AI innovators and artists to balance creativity and copyright.
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Music Industry's Fortitude
- The music industry's history of fighting new tech makes them formidable opponents of generative AI.
- This is because they fiercely protect their copyrights until they can profit.
Suno's Early Investment
- Antonio Rodriguez, an early investor in Suno, wouldn't have invested if Suno had initially made deals with labels.
- He believes they needed to develop their product without such constraints.
The Core Legal Question
- The core legal question is whether AI model training infringes copyright or falls under fair use.
- All current lawsuits aim to bring this question before the Supreme Court.