The recent AI licensing deal between UMG and Udio has raised several questions. This FAQ addresses topics such as artist payments, Udio user downloads, and outstanding lawsuits.
Universal Music Group (UMG) and AI music company Udio announced a strategic agreement on October 29. The agreement settled UMG's involvement in a copyright infringement litigation against Udio and another AI music company, Suno.
According to the announcement, the agreement will allow the two companies to "collaborate on an innovative, new commercial music creation, consumption and streaming experience."
Author's summary: UMG and Udio's AI deal raises questions about music industry impact.