Topic: licensing deals
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Record Labels in Licensing Talks With AI Music Firms Udio and Suno
Major record labels (Universal, Warner, Sony) are negotiating licensing deals with AI music platforms Udio and Suno to establish artist compensation and potential equity stakes. The agreements aim to resolve copyright disputes by balancing AI innovation with label control over music catalogs, avo...
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Survey: Publishers Brace for 40%+ Search Traffic Drop
Media executives face a major threat from AI and personality-driven creators, with a survey predicting a potential 40% collapse in search traffic within three years as AI answer engines expand. Publishers are pivoting strategy to invest in unique, AI-resistant content like original investigations...
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AI Takes Center Stage in the Music Industry
The music industry is shifting from legal battles to strategic partnerships with AI companies, exemplified by Klay's licensing agreements with major record labels to monetize AI-generated music within established frameworks. Legal settlements and new platforms are emerging that aim to ethically i...
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