Copyright Alliance Commends UMG on Its AI Suit Settlement and Deal with Udio

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Contact: Eileen Bramlet ebramlet@copyrightalliance.org

Washington, DC—The Copyright Alliance, which represents the copyright interests of over two million individual creators and more than 15,000 organizations across the spectrum of copyright disciplines, released a statement commending Universal Music Group (UMG) on its agreement to settle copyright litigation and launch a new, responsibly-trained generative AI music service with AI music service Udio.

According to Copyright Alliance CEO Keith Kupferschmid, “This news isn’t just a win for UMG and for its artists and songwriters—it’s a win for everyone in the copyright community. It reaffirms that generative AI products should—and can—be crafted responsibly and with respect for copyright owners.

“Direct licensing of copyrighted works for AI training allows for flexible, innovative new consumer offerings and is a clear win-win for creators, America’s copyright industries, AI companies, and the U.S. economy.”

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The Copyright Alliance is a non-profit, non-partisan public interest and educational organization representing the copyright interests of over two million individual creators and over 15,000 organizations in the United States, across the spectrum of copyright disciplines. The Copyright Alliance is dedicated to advocating policies that promote and preserve the value of copyright, and to protecting the rights of creators and innovators. For more information, please visit our website.