Overview
- Universal Music Group and Udio said they have amicably resolved their copyright dispute, without disclosing financial terms.
- The companies will co-develop a generative-AI music creation platform slated for 2026 that they say will be trained only on authorized, licensed music.
- The new subscription service is expected to let users personalize, stream, and share music on Udio’s platform with safeguards the firms describe as responsible.
- The move signals a broader shift from courtroom battles to licensing deals after industry lawsuits in 2024, including RIAA actions targeting Udio and rival Suno.
- Key questions remain on artist opt-in, payment mechanisms, and distribution or attribution of AI-generated tracks, and UMG also announced a separate collaboration with Stability AI on creation tools.