Why some musicians aren't happy about labels signing AI deals with platforms
2026-09-21
Los Angeles Times
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AI music company Suno is embroiled in lawsuits from major record labels, including UMG and Sony, for allegedly training its AI models on copyrighted music without authorization. Additionally, Suno used Mary J. Blige's likeness in an ad without her consent, after being deceived by a false representative, resulting in reputational harm.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves AI systems (AI music generators) that have been trained on copyrighted music and are now being used commercially under licensing deals. The use and development of these AI systems have directly led to lawsuits alleging copyright infringement and unauthorized use of musicians' performances without compensation or consent. This fits the definition of an AI Incident because the AI systems' use has directly led to violations of intellectual property rights and harm to artists' economic interests. The ongoing disputes and lawsuits confirm that harm has materialized, not just potential harm.[AI generated]