Summary • Universal Music Group (UMG) has settled its lawsuit with Udio and announced a licensed AI music creation platform launching in 2026 • The new platform will be trained exclusively on authorized and licensed music, creating new revenue opportunities for UMG's artists • UMG also formed a strategic alliance with Stability AI to build generative AI tools, signaling a shift from pure litigation to licensed innovation in the music industry
Universal Music Group has settled its lawsuit with Udio and announced industry-first agreements for a new licensed AI music creation platform launching in 2026. The joint platform will be trained on authorized and licensed music. It combines creation, consumption and streaming in one destination aimed at fans and artists.
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