Sony Music Entertainment
Coverage of Sony Music Entertainment in the Nexus archive.
- Here are the 30,000 songs Sony is suing Udio’s AI music generator over
Sony Music Entertainment has sued Udio's AI music generator for allegedly infringing the copyright of 30,000 songs, including works by Elvis Presley, Beyoncé, and Harry Styles. The lawsuit, filed in a New York court, claims this list represents only a small portion of infringed works, following a 2024 lawsuit involving Sony, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records against Udio and Suno.
- AI helped a musician with Parkinson’s finish his new album when he could no longer play guitar
Samuel Smith, a musician with Parkinson’s, used AI tools like Suno and Udio to create demo tracks for his album 'The Art of Letting Go' after his condition impaired his ability to play guitar. The AI-generated demos helped convey his musical vision to collaborators, enabling him to continue creating music despite physical limitations.
- SCOTUS overturns 5th Circuit ruling that told ISP to kick pirates off Internet
The Supreme Court overturned a 5th Circuit ruling that held ISP Grande Communications liable for contributory copyright infringement related to piracy. This decision aligns with a previous ruling against Cox Communications, reinforcing that ISPs are not liable for copyright infringement unless they actively facilitate it.