Sony Music and UMG say Suno’s new models still violates their copyright
Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group are suing AI music generator Suno, alleging its new v6 models still rely on unlicensed recordings. They argue Suno trained the models using outputs and preference data from earlier systems that allegedly copied copyrighted music, potentially exposing the company to billions of dollars in damages.
The labels say at least 60,202 sound recordings may be involved, with possible US copyright penalties of up to $9 billion, alongside additional charges for bypassing YouTube’s anti-downloading measures. Suno denies the allegations, saying v6 was trained on licensed content from partners including Warner Music Group, BMG and Believe, as well as user interactions and internal research; the case follows earlier litigation and revelations that previous models scraped millions of songs and lyrics.
- Sony and UMG allege Suno’s v6 models still use unlicensed music.
- The lawsuit could involve 60,202 recordings and up to $9 billion.
- Suno denies wrongdoing and says v6 used licensed training material.