SUNO CEO: AI WILL TRANSFORM MUSIC INTO ACTIVE CREATION

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THU, OCT 1, 2026

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Suno's CEO Mikey Shulman says artificial intelligence could shift music from passive listening to active creation, remixing, and collaboration. The platform has reached 100 million users and secured partnerships across the music industry.

Shulman outlined a vision where AI enables listeners to become creators, working directly with their favorite artists through collaborative tools. Suno has developed in-house AI models to power this transformation. The company is exploring licensing opportunities for artists' voices and music, positioning AI as a tool to expand rather than cannibalize the music business. With 100 million users already on the platform, Suno is establishing itself as a significant player in AI-generated audio. The shift represents a fundamental change in how people interact with music—moving beyond consumption to participation. Industry partnerships suggest major music stakeholders are engaging with the technology, though questions remain about copyright, artist compensation, and regulatory frameworks. Shulman's comments reflect broader industry momentum around generative AI tools entering creative fields, with music being one of the most contested applications.

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