Universal and Warner Assert Clarity on AI Deal Clause in AFM Lawsuit

In June the American Federation Of Musicians sued Universal and Warner over their AI deals, insisting the majors should be sharing their AI money with the union’s members under its Sound Recording Lab

Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group have filed new court documents arguing that the "new use" clause in their agreement with the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) is unambiguous and does not extend to their artificial intelligence (AI) deals. The music majors are seeking to have the AFM's lawsuit dismissed.

The AFM initiated legal action in June, contending that Universal and Warner should share AI-generated music revenue with union members under the Sound Recording Labor Agreement. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.