Overview
- Suno will launch new licensed AI music models in 2026 and deprecate its current versions, according to the companies.
- Audio downloads will require paid accounts, free‑tier creations will be playable and shareable only, and paid users will have monthly download caps with options to purchase more.
- Warner says artists and songwriters can opt in to allow use of their names, likenesses, voices and compositions on Suno, with compensation and control over participation.
- Suno is acquiring Warner’s concert‑discovery platform Songkick as part of the arrangement, with financial terms undisclosed.
- Universal Music Group and Sony Music remain in litigation with Suno, while the startup recently raised $250 million at a $2.45 billion valuation and cites roughly 100 million creators.