Universal accused Udio of “unimaginable scales” of copyright infringement. That lawsuit's just been settled – here's what we know

Universal Music Group has settled its copyright lawsuit with AI music platform Udio and entered into strategic licensing agreements covering recordings and publishing. The settlement includes compensation and a plan to launch in 2026 a licensed, subscription-based AI music creation, streaming, and sharing service trained on authorised music. Udio’s current product will remain available within a walled garden during the transition. UMG notes similar AI-related agreements with YouTube, TikTok, Meta, BandLab, and others, indicating a broader shift toward licensed AI music ecosystems.

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