Universal and Sony add stream ripping claims to Suno lawsuit
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Earlier this month Universal and Sony were given permission to add stream ripping allegations to their Suno lawsuit, prompting the filing of an amended complaint this week.
Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment have amended their lawsuit against AI music company Suno, incorporating allegations of stream ripping. This move follows a recent decision that granted them permission to add these claims to the existing copyright dispute. The addition of stream ripping allegations may strengthen the music majors' position against Suno's 'fair use' defense.
This legal development signifies a crucial step in the ongoing battle between major record labels and AI music generation platforms. The inclusion of stream ripping claims could have significant implications for how copyright law is applied to AI-generated content and the methods used to train these systems. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.