News Sep 16, 2026

DistroKid’s $2 billion valuation based on it being a pipeline for AI slop and copyright infringement, says Universal

Universal claims that distributor DistroKid achieved its recent $2 billion valuation by providing a pipeline for AI slop and copyright infringing music, to the detriment of artists and labels. It has filed a lawsuit accusing DistroKid of copyright infringement and unlawful deceptive trade practices

Originally published by Complete Music Update
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DistroKid’s $2 billion valuation based on it being a pipeline for AI slop and copyright infringement, says Universal