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Sony and Universal Music Group filed a new lawsuit against Suno, alleging its v6 model still infringes copyrights because it was trained on outputs from earlier models that were themselves trained on unlicensed music — a practice the labels call "model laundering."

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Sony and UMG Sue Suno Again Over "Model Laundering" in AI Music

What happened?

FAQ

What is \"model laundering\" in the Suno lawsuit?

It is Sony and UMG's term for training a new model (v6) on the outputs of an older model that was itself trained on copyrighted music, arguing this does not erase the original infringement but transfers it to the new model.

Does Suno have licensing deals with record labels?

Yes, Suno has signed licensing agreements with some labels, but Sony and Universal Music Group did not sign any deal with Suno and are the main plaintiffs in this case.

How does this case affect AI teams in the Middle East?

It highlights the legal risks of training models on derived or unlicensed data, pushing regional teams to document data provenance and verify licenses before launch.

Could the lawsuit affect AI music tools available in MENA?

If a ruling goes against Suno, similar tools could face operational restrictions, potentially limiting availability or raising licensing costs for users and businesses in the Middle East.

Source: The Verge AI

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