Universal and Warner contest AFM's 'new use' claim in AI 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 are asserting that the 'new use' clause within their agreement with the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) is unambiguous and does not extend to their artificial intelligence deals. This statement comes amid a lawsuit filed by the AFM in June, which claims the labels should share AI-generated revenue with union members under the Sound Recording Labor Agreement. Both parties have submitted new court documents as the record labels seek to have the lawsuit dismissed. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.