Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Warner Music Group is settling its copyright infringement lawsuit against AI music generation platform Udio, the companies announced Wednesday morning, marking Udio's second settlement with the major music companies in less than a month. WMG and Udio didn't disclose financial details of the settlement, though like the settlement agreement Udio entered with Universal Music Group at the end of October, the latest settlement opens the door for a new platform Udio is launching in 2026, with licensed music from the WMG recorded and publishing catalog. Among artists on WMG's roster are Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Cardi B, Dua Lipa and Charli XCX among many others. Related Stories Music AI Music Platform Suno Secures $250 Million in Funding, Reports $2.45 Billion Valuation Business AI Cost and Time Savings, Best Practices in Focus at Tallinn as Scribe Says She Uses "AI for Everything But Writing" "We're unwaveringly committed to the protection of the rights of our artists and songwriters, and Udio has taken meaningful steps to ensure that the music on its service will be authorized and licensed," WMG CEO Robert Kyncl said in a statement. "This collaboration aligns with our broader efforts to responsibly unlock AI's potential - fueling new creative and commercial possibilities while continuing to deliver innovative experiences for fans." With the settlement, Sony Music Group is the lone major record label currently in litigation against Udio. All three of the major labels are still suing prominent AI music platform Suno, which today announced a Menlo Ventures-led $250 million funding round that values the company at $2.45 billion. Udio confirmed the deal would be an opt-in offer for those on the WMG roster. The company said that it would be introducing new safeguards in its upcoming model such as "fingerprinting and filtering" to ensure artists and songwriters are properly credited on AI tracks. Settling with WMG is the latest in Udio's shift as it moves more toward fan engagement, with the company's new coming model promising features like remixes and covers as well as new songs based around participating artists on the labels' rosters. "Collaborating with WMG marks a significant milestone in our mission to redefine how AI and the music industry evolve together," Andrew Sanchez, Co-Founder and CEO of Udio, said in a statement. "This partnership is a crucial step towards realizing a future in which technology amplifies creativity and unlocks new opportunities for artists and songwriters. Our new platform will enable experiences where fans can create alongside their favorite artists and make extraordinary music in an environment that offers artists control and connection. We're absolutely thrilled to be working with WMG in creating this new future." The news comes a day before WMG is set to reveal its Q4 earnings tomorrow. It's not the only AI partnership the company revealed Wednesday, with WMG also announcing a partnership with Stability AI to develop a suite of "ethically trained AI tools" for music creation. On Wednesday, WMG's EVP and chief digital officer Carletta Higginson called the Stability deal "an important step toward developing responsible, artist-friendly AI tools that expand creative possibilities while safeguarding the rights and integrity of music creators." THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up suno AI Music Platform Suno Secures $250 Million in Funding, Reports $2.45 Billion Valuation NKOTB Donnie Wahlberg Says Extending New Kids on the Block's Las Vegas Residency Was "Too Irresistible to Pass Up" slipknot Slipknot Sells Stake in Catalog to HarbourView (Exclusive) Sabrina Carpenter Sabrina Carpenter Dazzles During Opening Night of Her Nearly Week-Long L.A. Run Post Malone Jack White, Post Malone and Lil Jon to Headline NFL Thanksgiving Halftime Shows Todd Snider Todd Snider, Americana Singer-Songwriter Behind "Alright Guy," Dies at 59 suno AI Music Platform Suno Secures $250 Million in Funding, Reports $2.45 Billion Valuation NKOTB Donnie Wahlberg Says Extending New Kids on the Block's Las Vegas Residency Was "Too Irresistible to Pass Up" slipknot Slipknot Sells Stake in Catalog to HarbourView (Exclusive) Sabrina Carpenter Sabrina Carpenter Dazzles During Opening Night of Her Nearly Week-Long L.A. Run Post Malone Jack White, Post Malone and Lil Jon to Headline NFL Thanksgiving Halftime Shows Todd Snider Todd Snider, Americana Singer-Songwriter Behind "Alright Guy," Dies at 59