Industry Jun 10, 2026
Musicians Union Sues Major Labels Over AI Agreements
In short
As the majors start to do deals with AI companies, artists are increasingly concerned about how those deals work and how the money will be shared.
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
The American Federation Of Musicians has filed a lawsuit against Universal and Warner, alleging a breach of contract. The union claims that the record labels' deals with artificial intelligence companies violate a 'new use' clause in the existing performer agreement. This legal action arises amid growing artist concerns about the terms and financial distribution associated with AI collaborations. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.