WARNER MUSIC GROUP AND UDIO COLLABORATE TO BUILD A NEW LICENSED MUSIC CREATION SERVICE
Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) and Udio announced a settlement that resolves their copyright infringement litigation and establishes a licensing framework to build Udio's licensed AI music creation service, targeted to launch in 2026.
The agreement covers WMG's recorded music and publishing businesses, commits to authorized use of music, and aims to create new revenue streams while ensuring artists and songwriters are credited and paid. Udio will transition from its current closed system to fully licensed applications and roll out expanded protections ahead of launch.
Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) e Udio hanno annunciato un accordo che risolve la loro controversia per violazione di copyright e istituisce un quadro di licensing per costruire il servizio di creazione musicale AI autorizzato di Udio, mirato al lancio nel 2026.
L'accordo riguarda le attività di musica registrata e publishing di WMG, si impegna all'uso autorizzato della musica e punta a creare nuove fonti di reddito assicurando che artisti e compositori vengano accreditati e pagati. Udio passerà dal suo attuale sistema chiuso a applicazioni pienamente autorizzate e lancerà protezioni estese prima del lancio.
Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) y Udio anunciaron un acuerdo que resuelve su litigio por infracción de derechos de autor y establece un marco de licencias para construir el servicio autorizado de creación musical con IA de Udio, con miras a su lanzamiento en 2026.
El acuerdo abarca las actividades de música grabada y publishing de WMG, se compromete al uso autorizado de la música y busca crear nuevas fuentes de ingresos asegurando que los artistas y compositores reciban crédito y pago. Udio pasará de su actual sistema cerrado a aplicaciones plenamente licenciadas y desplegará protecciones ampliadas antes del lanzamiento.
워너 뮤직 그룹(WMG, NASDAQ: WMG)와 우디오(Udio)가 저작권 침해 소송을 해결하고 Udio의 허가된 AI 음악 창작 서비스를 구축하기 위한 라이선스 프레임워크를 수립하는 합의를 발표했으며, 2026에 출시를 목표로 한다.
이 합의는 WMG의 녹음 음악 및 퍼블리싱 비즈니스를 다루며, 음악의 허가된 사용을 약속하고 새로운 수익원을 창출하는 것을 목표로 하며 아티스트와 작곡가가 크레딧을 받고 보상을 받도록 한다. Udio는 현재의 닫힌 시스템에서 완전히 면허가 부여된 애플리케이션으로 전환하고 출시 이전에 확장된 보호 기능을 적용할 것이다.
Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) et Udio ont annoncé un accord qui résout leur litige pour violation de droits d'auteur et établit un cadre de licences pour construire le service de création musicale par IA autorisé d'Udio, prévu pour être lancé en 2026.
L'accord couvre les activités de musique enregistrée et d'édition de WMG, s'engage à l'utilisation autorisée de la musique et vise à créer de nouvelles sources de revenus tout en veillant à ce que les artistes et compositeurs soient crédités et rémunérés. Udio passera de son système fermé actuel à des applications entièrement licenciées et déployera des protections élargies avant le lancement.
Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) und Udio gaben eine Einigung bekannt, die ihren Rechtsstreit wegen Urheberrechtsverletzungen beilegt und einen Lizenzrahmen schafft, um den lizenzierten KI-Musik-Erstellungsdienst von Udio aufzubauen, der auf einen Start im 2026 abzielt.
Die Vereinbarung deckt WMGs Tonträger- und Verlagsgeschäft ab, verpflichtet sich zur autorisierten Nutzung von Musik und zielt darauf ab, neue Einnahmequellen zu schaffen, während Künstlerinnen und Künstler sowie Songwriter angemessen gewürdigt und bezahlt werden. Udio wird von seinem derzeit geschlossenen System auf vollständig lizenzierte Anwendungen umsteigen und vor dem Start erweiterte Schutzmaßnahmen implementieren.
مجموعة وارنر ميوزيك (ناسداك: WMG) أعلنت عن اتفاق تسوية يحل نزاعها بشأن انتهاك حقوق النشر ويؤسس إطاراً ترخيصياً لبناء خدمة إنشاء الموسيقى المدعومة بالذكاء الاصطناعي الخاصة بـ Udio، والمزمع إطلاقها في 2026.
يغطي الاتفاق أعمال WMG في الموسيقى المسجلة والنشر، ويُلزم بالاستخدام المصرح به للموسيقى ويهدف إلى خلق مصادر دخل جديدة مع ضمان أن يتم اعتماد الفنانين وكُتاب الأغاني ودفع أتعابهم. ستنتقل Udio من نظامها المغلق الحالي إلى تطبيقات مرخصة بالكامل وتطبق إجراءات حماية موسّعة قبل الإطلاق.
- Copyright litigation with WMG resolved, clearing legal uncertainty
- Licensed AI music creation platform scheduled to launch in 2026
- Agreement covers recorded music and publishing, enabling new artist/songwriter revenue
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Through this collaboration, Udio will develop a next-generation music creation, listening, and discovery platform powered by generative AI models trained on licensed and authorized music. The agreement—which spans WMG's recorded music and music publishing businesses—creates new revenue streams for artists and songwriters, while ensuring their work remains protected.
"Collaborating with WMG marks a significant milestone in our mission to redefine how AI and the music industry evolve together," said Andrew Sanchez, Co-Founder and CEO of Udio. "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."
Robert Kyncl, CEO, WMG said: "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. 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."
Udio's reimagined subscription service will introduce a suite of creative experiences that enable users to make remixes, covers, and new songs using the voices of artists and compositions of songwriters who choose to participate, while ensuring artists and songwriters are credited and paid. Ahead of the launch, Udio will also be rolling out expanded protections and other measures designed to safeguard the rights of artists and songwriters.
This new offering represents a significant evolution for Udio, shifting the company's focus to a platform built in collaboration with artists and songwriters. To support a smooth transition, Udio will continue providing access to its current, closed-system as Udio transitions into serving fully-licensed applications in 2026.
About Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group (WMG) brings together artists, songwriters, entrepreneurs, and technology that are moving entertainment culture across the globe. Operating in more than 70 countries through a network of affiliates and licensees, WMG's Recorded Music division includes renowned labels such as 10K Projects, 300 Entertainment, Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat, EastWest, Elektra, Erato, First Night, Fueled By Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Spinnin', Warner Records, Warner Classics, and Warner Music Nashville. WMG's music publishing arm, Warner Chappell Music, has a catalog of over one million copyrights spanning every musical genre, from the standards of the Great American Songbook to the biggest hits of the 21st century. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. Follow WMG on Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
About Udio
Udio builds extraordinary AI experiences to empower musical artists and super fans. Pairing industry-leading AI technology with groundbreaking partnerships across the music industry, Udio's mission is to champion musicians and expand how fans engage with their favorite music and artists. Udio is backed by leading lights from tech and music, including a16z, Redpoint, Hanwha, will.i.am, Steve Stoute, Kevin Wall, and many others. For more information, please visit udio.com.
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