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Warner Music Settles Suno Suit, Strikes Licensing Deal for AI Music

The partnership centers on licensed models plus artist opt-in controls to channel AI music into paid, controlled uses.

Overview

  • Suno will launch licensed, more advanced AI music models in 2026 and deprecate its current versions.
  • Artists and songwriters get opt-in control over use of their names, images, likenesses, voices, and compositions.
  • Downloading will require a paid account, with free-tier creations limited to play and share only and paid users facing monthly download caps with options to purchase more.
  • As part of the deal, Suno acquired concert-discovery platform Songkick from Warner Music Group for undisclosed terms.
  • Financial details were not disclosed, and Universal Music Group and Sony Music remain in related litigation or negotiations as Suno cites a recent $250 million raise and roughly 100 million users.