From Lawsuit to Licensing Warner Music and AI Firm Suno Strike Deal

Warner Music has signed a licensing deal with the artificial intelligence song generator Suno, a surprising reversal after suing the company for copyright infringement just a year ago. The partnership allows Warner artists, including Coldplay and Ed Sheeran, to opt-in, letting users create AI-generated music with their voices and likenesses. Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl called the agreement “pro-artist.” As part of the deal, Suno will introduce new platform limitations to curb the flood of AI tracks on streaming services, including download caps for paid users. This agreement marks a key moment in the music industry’s relationship with AI, even as other major labels continue their legal battles against Suno.