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Grimes says AI can make music, but humans must still tell the story

The singer-songwriter debated the future of musical artists in the age of AI.

Fortune

Suno is now worth $5.4 billion. But is AI music really becoming a mass-market behavior?

From birthday songs to hospice tributes, Suno is finding real-world uses for AI-generated music. Whether that translates into a sustainable multibillion-dollar business is less clear.

Fortune

AI music startup Suno raises funding at $5.4 billion valuation

AI music startup Suno has secured over 400 million dollars in funding, valuing the company at 5.4 billion dollars. This investment will help Suno develop new tools for its platform. The company is also working on partnerships with music labels. This move comes as AI music technology faces scrutiny from…

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AI helped a musician with Parkinson's finish his new album when he could no longer play guitar

Artificial intelligence is helping a London-based singer-songwriter continue writing and recording music after Parkinson's disease largely took away his ability to play guitar

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Musician uses AI to make new album as Parkinson’s affects ability to play guitar

His process involved humming melodies into his phone and then uploading these recordings to AI song generators

The Independent UK

Spotify launches 'narrated articles' from publications like The Atlantic, Vogue

The Swedish streaming giant will offer more than 650 long-form magazine articles in the English language ‌to users ⁠with access ⁠to audiobooks.

The Economic Times

Spotify aiming for a 'ChatGPT moment' in music and India is central to the plan

Spotify is embracing artificial intelligence to become a personalised audio platform. The company is developing AI playlists, conversational listening, and interactive audio experiences. This move aims to differentiate Spotify in a competitive streaming market. India is highlighted as a key growth market for Spotify's AI ambitions and subscriber base expansion.

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Spotify strikes deal with Universal Music to let premium users create AI covers, remixes

The companies did not disclose ‌the financial ⁠terms of ⁠the deal or which artists will participate in the new feature in their joint announcement on Thursday. Universal Music is home to artists including Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Drake and Billie Eilish.

The Economic Times

AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they're hoping to join it

AI music platforms Suno and Udio were sued by major record labels in 2024 for allegedly exploiting the recorded works of professional musicians

The Independent UK

Liza Minnelli uses AI to release first new music in 13 years

Singing legend heralds ‘new tools in service of expression’, on compilation that also features an Art Garfunkel song using AI-generated piano backing

The Guardian - UK

Musicians are deeply concerned about AI. So why are the major labels embracing it?

Companies such as Udio, Suno and Klay will let you use AI to make new music based on existing artists’ work. It could mean more royalties – but many are worried

The Guardian - UK

‘We are truly doomed’: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard despair at AI clone appearing on Spotify

Australian psych-rockers, who removed their music from Spotify in protest against the streaming service, lament the appearance of AI band King Lizard Wizard

The Guardian - UK

"Artists and songwriters will have full control over whether and how their names, images, likenesses, voices and compositions are used in new AI-generated music”: Warners and Suno link up to create new legal AI platforms

Agreement will end legal battle between major and tech firm

MusicRadar

Warner Music signs deal with AI song generator Suno after settling lawsuit

Music company representing Coldplay and Ed Sheeran had sued tech platform alleging mass copyright infringement Business live – latest updates

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Billboard Says AI-Generated 'Artists' Now Top the Charts Weekly – Will Spotify Even Do Anything About it?

AI-generated music has secured a foothold on Billboard’s prestigious charts, with at least one AI or AI-assisted artist appearing in each of the past four weeks.

The Conversation

Universal Music went from suing an AI company to partnering with it. What will it mean for artists?

Last week, artificial intelligence (AI) music company Udio announced an out-of-court settlement with Universal Music Group (UMG) over a lawsuit that accused Udio (as well as another AI music company called Suno) of copyright infringement.

MusicRadar

"We've seen this before - everyone talks about 'partnership,' but artists end up on the sidelines with scraps": Music Artists Coalition on Universal/Udio deal – More Details Please!

Artists' advocacy group fear that AI deal will stitch up musicians

MusicRadar

“Together, we can foster a healthy AI ecosystem in which artists, songwriters, music and technology companies can all flourish and create incredible experiences for fans”: Universal and Udio lay down their arms to collaborate on new legal AI platform

But will artists be fairly compensated?

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The Independent UK

AI song generator Udio offers brief window for downloads after Universal settlement upsets users

Udio, an AI song generation platform, has announced a 48-hour window starting Monday for users to download their songs

TechRadar

AI music platform Udio and Universal Music strike a deal—is this AI music's Spotify moment?

UMG allies with AI music startup Udio for an AI-powered music streaming service.

Euronews

Universal Music Group and AI music firm Udio settle lawsuit and announce new music platform

A legal wrangle over alleged copyright infringement between Universal Music and AI firm Udio has ended with a settlement and a new partnership for a platform to make AI music more accessible to everyday users.

The Independent UK

Universal Music and AI song tool Udio settle lawsuit and partner on new platform, sparking backlash

Universal Music Group and AI platform Udio have settled a copyright lawsuit and will collaborate on a new music creation and streaming platform

International Business Times

Universal Music Strikes Deal with AI Company Udio After Copyright Clash

Universal Music settles copyright dispute with AI startup Udio, launching a new AI-powered music platform for licensed content.

TechRadar

OpenAI is reportedly working on a 'Sora for music' – and a battle with record labels could follow

OpenAI is reportedly training an AI music generator with the help of students from the prestigious Juilliard School

The Guardian - UK

Spotify partnering with multinational music companies to develop ‘responsible’ AI products

Market-leading music streamer collaborating with the Sony, Universal and Warner music groups to create new AI features

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