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SONY SUES UDIO OVER 30,000 COPYRIGHTED SONGS

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MON, JUL 20, 2026

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Sony Music Entertainment filed a lawsuit against AI music generator Udio in New York, alleging copyright infringement of over 30,000 songs. The company says the listed works represent only a portion of the total infringement.

The lawsuit targets Udio's use of copyrighted material in training its AI music generation system. Cited songs range from classic hits like Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog" to contemporary releases including Beyoncé's "Say My Name" and Harry Styles' "As It Was." This marks another major legal action against Udio following similar suits from other major labels. Universal Music Group has also pursued legal action against the platform. Sony claims Udio used its catalog without permission to train the AI model, enabling the generator to produce music that infringes on existing copyrights. The company argues the listed 30,000 songs constitute only a partial accounting of the infringement. The case highlights ongoing disputes between music publishers and AI companies over training data rights and copyright protections. Similar lawsuits have targeted other AI music platforms, establishing a pattern of legal challenges in the emerging sector.

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