Warner Music Group has resolved a copyright infringement lawsuit against Udio, an AI music generation platform, and has announced a new collaboration to develop an AI music platform. The companies revealed in a joint statement that Udio will create a music platform for creation, listening, and discovery, set to launch in 2026. The platform will leverage generative AI trained on licensed music.
Udio’s CEO, Andrew Sanchez, stated that the new platform will allow fans to engage with their favorite artists and produce exceptional music in an environment that prioritizes artist control and connectivity. The platform will enable users to create new songs, remixes, and covers using the music of participating artists, who will be compensated and acknowledged.
High-profile artists such as Ed Sheeran, Fleetwood Mac, Dua Lipa, and Zach Bryan are among those represented by Warner. Financial terms of the settlement and agreement were not disclosed.
This marks Udio’s second partnership with a major music company, following a similar agreement with Universal Music Group. Additionally, several AI startups have recently signed agreements with prominent music companies.
Warner also announced a collaboration with Stability AI to develop AI tools for songwriters, artists, and producers. The deal between Warner and Udio mirrors the one signed between Udio and Universal Music Group, where they settled a copyright infringement lawsuit and established new licensing agreements for the use of authorized music on the AI platform.
The increasing presence of AI in the music industry has raised concerns about its impact on music creation, consumption, and monetization. AI-generated music has gained traction on streaming platforms, prompting discussions about the future of music production and artist compensation.