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AI music copyright lawsuits

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Since June 2026, a wave of copyright actions has targeted AI music generators. Belgian platform Jamendo sued Nvidia over the use of more than 55,000 tracks in its Fugatto and Audio Flamingo models. In July, Sony Music and other major labels sued Udio, alleging that over 30,000 recordings were used without permission and seeking injunctions and damages of up to $150,000 per work. ~~Sony later amended its complaint after a judge limited the original filing.~~ Independent musicians filed class‑action suits against Udio and Suno, demanding disclosure of training data and compensation. ~~Meanwhile, the~~ The German rights society GEMA pursued Suno for unlicensed use of six popular German songs. On 31 July 2026, a the Munich ~~regional court confirmed Suno’s infringement,~~ Regional Court ruled that Suno infringed GEMA‑protected works, ordering the company to cease reproducing the ~~works and to~~ six songs, stop using them for future model ~~training. The court also granted GEMA a claim for damages, though the amount remains unset~~ training, and disclose revenues linked to the ~~ruling is not yet final. Suno said it will consider its options, including an appeal. GEMA officials~~ infringement so damages can be calculated. The judgment cited tracks such as “Atemlos”, “Mambo No. 5”, “Forever Young”, “Daddy Cool”, “Big in Japan” and ~~Germany’s SPD party~~ “Rasputin”. GEMA hailed the decision as a signal that AI models ~~must obtain licences to protect creators, reinforcing Europe’s cultural‑rights agenda. The lawsuits unfold~~ built on unlicensed works receive no legal protection, and Germany’s SPD welcomed the verdict as a step toward a fair digital market for creators. Suno’s spokesperson called the ruling a mischaracterisation of the technology and said the firm is evaluating an appeal. The case is shaping licensing expectations for AI developers across Europe while U.S. legislators ~~debate~~ continue debating the COPIED, TRAIN and CLEAR ~~Acts, which could extend copyright protection to AI‑training data.~~ Acts.

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