Industry Sep 21, 2026

Universal and Warner labels ask court to dismiss musicians’ AI licensing lawsuit

The American Federation of Musicians is arguing that recordings performed by its members have been licensed to AI companies without the artists receiving compensation

Originally published by NME
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Universal and Warner labels ask court to dismiss musicians’ AI licensing lawsuit

The American Federation of Musicians has argued that AI companies have been licensing recordings performed by its members without providing compensation to the artists. Several major record labels have requested that a lawsuit regarding this issue be dismissed by the court. Originally reported by NME.