Deals

SourceAudio and Musical AI linked cleared training data to output-level attribution.

UMG and BandLab announced a pro-creator AI alliance and planned commercial opportunities.

UMG and Endel agreed to create artist-led functional soundscapes using Endel's AI.

UMG and Meta expanded a multi-year license and committed to address unauthorized AI music.

UMG reached a strategic agreement to help shape ProRata's attribution work in music.

UMG and Roland formed a strategic relationship and published AI-music creation principles.

UMG artists can create private, authorized vocal models with SoundLabs' MicDrop plugin.

UMG and Splice announced exploration of commercial AI instruments and creation tools.

UMG and TikTok renewed licensing with stated generative-AI protections and restored UMG music.

UMG and Udio announced a legal settlement plus licenses for a new AI music service.

Utopia Music reportedly sold Absolute Label Services back to its original leadership; terms were not disclosed.

Utopia Music reportedly sold ROSTR back to founders Mark Williamson and Adam Watson; terms were not disclosed.

Warner Music Group agreement to acquire Sureel AI for AI-rights attribution capabilities.

WMG and Stability AI announced development of artist-facing, professionally oriented AI tools.

WMG and Suno settled litigation and announced opt-in licensed models and artist controls.

WMG and Udio resolved litigation and set a framework for a licensed AI music service.