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AI and Music Licensing: A Harmonious (or Not) Relationship

Who owns the beat when the machine sings? Exploring the legal, creative, and cultural fault lines between AI-generated music and traditional licensing.

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Oct 22, 2025
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1. The Legal Battle Symphony

Recently, major record labels sued two leading AI music startups—Suno and Udio—for alleged copyright infringement. These startups create AI tools that generate complete …

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