Indie artists sue Suno, Udio over AI training on copyrighted music
Independent musicians filed lawsuits against artificial intelligence music platforms Suno and Udio in Illinois courts. Attack the Sound and other artists claim the companies trained software models on protected recordings without permission. The complaints, each spanning approximately 100 pages, allege unauthorized copying of audio tracks and lyrics from databases like Genius.
Musicians accuse both firms of extracting copyrighted material from YouTube through stream-ripping technology that bypasses antipiracy measures. The cases join existing litigation from major record labels and country artist Tony Justice. Plaintiffs assert the companies maintain internal libraries of copied content accessible to employees and contractors without proper tracking systems.
Artists argue that the platforms generate competitive substitutes that reduce licensing demand and market opportunities for independent creators. The lawsuits seek financial damages and court orders preventing future violations. Illinois privacy statutes form additional claims regarding unauthorized collection of voice identifiers from human performances without consent.
