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UMG, Sony, and DistroKid tell court they are ‘working on a resolution’ in dispute over AI music data for Suno case
Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment are seeking DistroKid data for their copyright case against AI music company Suno, arguing it could show how AI-generated recordings affect the music market. The companies have told a Manhattan federal court they are working towards a resolution in their dispute over the data request.
The labels want monthly figures on tracks DistroKid’s prediction model flagged as likely AI-generated, including streams, royalties and recordings attributed to Suno. DistroKid says it distributes 30–40% of new music worldwide; it has until 6 November to respond to the labels’ request for a court order, which the judge has not yet decided. Suno argues that training its models on copyrighted music is fair use, a defence for which market impact is relevant.
In short
- UMG and Sony want DistroKid’s AI music data for their Suno copyright case.
- The labels seek figures on flagged tracks, streams, royalties and Suno attribution.
- DistroKid has until 6 November to respond as the parties work on a resolution.
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