Warner Music Group (WMG) has resolved a copyright infringement case with AI music startup Udio, leading to a new licensing deal for an AI music creation service scheduled for launch in 2026. The platform, described as a ‘next-generation music creation, listening, and discovery platform,’ will utilize generative AI models trained on licensed music to enable users to produce remixes, covers, and original songs using the voices of participating artists and songwriters.
WMG emphasized that this collaboration aims to introduce novel revenue streams for music creators while safeguarding their intellectual property rights. CEO Robert Kyncl stated that Udio has taken significant measures to ensure authorized and licensed music on its service. This partnership aligns with WMG’s broader initiatives to responsibly leverage AI’s capabilities, fostering fresh creative and commercial avenues and delivering innovative fan experiences.
With artists like Lady Gaga, Coldplay, and The Weeknd under its label, WMG anticipates that the new platform will empower fans to engage with their favorite musicians and provide artists with enhanced control and connections in the creative process.
Source: TechCrunch