Warner Music Group (WMG) has settled its copyright infringement lawsuit with AI music platform Udio and entered a licensing agreement. This landmark deal establishes a framework for Udio to develop a licensed AI music creation service, slated for launch in 2026. The platform will enable users to create remixes, covers, and original songs using participating artists' voices and compositions, ensuring artists receive credit and compensation.
Udio's platform will be powered by generative AI models trained on licensed music. The agreement spans WMG's recorded music and music publishing businesses, creating new revenue streams while protecting artists' work. Udio will implement measures to safeguard artists' rights, including audio fingerprinting and content filtering. This collaboration marks a shift in the music industry towards embracing AI through licensing and partnerships.
Udio's reimagined subscription service will introduce creative experiences, allowing users to make music while ensuring artists are credited and paid. Warner Music sees this as a way to responsibly unlock AI's potential, fueling new creative and commercial possibilities.
