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OpenAI Explores New AI Music Tool as Licensing Deals Hit US$250M and Legal Risks Grow
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OpenAI Explores New AI Music Tool as Licensing Deals Hit US$250M and Legal Risks Grow

OpenAI is expanding its audio ambitions with a reported AI music generation project, emerging amid heightened copyright scrutiny and major licensing developments. As Udio, Suno and other platforms draw significant investment, questions surrounding training data, legal compliance and creator protections continue to shape the future of AI-driven music.

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AI Country Hit Tops Chart: 24% of Artist Revenue at Risk by 2028
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Warner Strikes AI Deal: Suno Hits USD 2.45B Valuation & Buys Songkick
AI in Radio: 12.3 Million Listeners and the Rise of 24/7 Synthetic Hosts
AI in Radio: 12.3 Million Listeners and the Rise of 24/7 Synthetic Hosts
OpenAI Explores New AI Music Tool as Licensing Deals Hit US$250M and Legal Risks Grow
OpenAI Explores New AI Music Tool as Licensing Deals Hit US$250M and Legal Risks Grow
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AI Singer Xania Monet Makes Billboard Debut at No. 30, Fueling $28 B Music Industry Debate
UMG Moves From Lawsuits to AI Deals as 28% of New Uploads Turn AI-Generated
UMG Moves From Lawsuits to AI Deals as 28% of New Uploads Turn AI-Generated
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AI Voice and Music Tools Reshape Broadcasting: Inside ElevenLabs’ US$3.3B Audio Expansion
Wondera AI Taps 14M Licensed Tracks to Power Ethical Reference-Based Music Generation
Wondera AI Taps 14M Licensed Tracks to Power Ethical Reference-Based Music Generation
Elderbrook to Perform DJ Set at Washington DC’s A.I. Warehouse on Dec 12
Elderbrook to Perform DJ Set at Washington DC’s A.I. Warehouse on Dec 12
Audiera Hits 1M Users as It Partners with Zyra to Power AI Music on Bitcoin Layer 2
Audiera Hits 1M Users as It Partners with Zyra to Power AI Music on Bitcoin Layer 2
British AI Music Creator Signs Deal with Independent Label
British AI Music Creator Signs Deal with Independent Label
AI Service Radio Content Pro Brings Automated Content Creation to Broadcasters
AI Service Radio Content Pro Brings Automated Content Creation to Broadcasters
SoloAI Expands AI Music Platform with Longer Tracks and Video Integration
SoloAI Expands AI Music Platform with Longer Tracks and Video Integration
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AI Band ‘The Velvet Sundown’ Hits 1.3M Spotify Listeners, Sparks Transparency Debate
AI-Generated Country Star Aventhis Hits 1M Spotify Listeners, Stirring Industry Debate
AI-Generated Country Star Aventhis Hits 1M Spotify Listeners, Stirring Industry Debate
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Cyanite-On Air AI Partnership Boosts Music Scheduling
DeepMind Unveils Lyria 2: AI Music Generator Produces 48kHz Stereo and Real-Time Edits
DeepMind Unveils Lyria 2: AI Music Generator Produces 48kHz Stereo and Real-Time Edits
UK Passes Data Use Bill Without AI Transparency Rule, Stirring Creative Sector Concerns
UK Passes Data Use Bill Without AI Transparency Rule, Stirring Creative Sector Concerns
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Kelly Yu and CreateAI Launch World’s First AI-Anime Music Video “Werewolf”
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V Sing Expands Globally: AI-Driven Karaoke Platform Targets Australia After Hong Kong Success
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Lab-Grown Brain and AI Create Music at Perth’s AGWA: Inside the “Revivification” Installation
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AI-Curated Playlists Under Scrutiny for Western Bias, Impact on Asian Artists
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Sydney Radio Station’s Secret AI DJ Sparks Debate Over Transparency in Australian Broadcasting
Soundverse AI Launches New Tools and Voice Assistant for Music Creation
Soundverse AI Launches New Tools and Voice Assistant for Music Creation
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AI-Generated Music Hits 18% of Deezer Uploads, Sparking Debate Over Future of Music Creation
Anthropic’s Claude AI Cited for Inaccurate Legal Reference Amid Ongoing Copyright Lawsuit
Anthropic’s Claude AI Cited for Inaccurate Legal Reference Amid Ongoing Copyright Lawsuit
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AI Music Market Set to Hit US$6.2B by 2025
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Spotify to Use AI for Real-Time Podcast Translation, Expanding Global Access
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Imogen Heap and Jen Launch StyleFilter: Ethical AI Music Tool Using Licensed Tracks
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Tingo AI Showcases AI-Driven Music Innovation at GITEX Africa 2025

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AI Country Hit Tops Chart: 24% of Artist Revenue at Risk by 2028
AI Country Hit Tops Chart: 24% of Artist Revenue at Risk by 2028
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Warner Strikes AI Deal: Suno Hits USD 2.45B Valuation & Buys Songkick
UMG Moves From Lawsuits to AI Deals as 28% of New Uploads Turn AI-Generated
UMG Moves From Lawsuits to AI Deals as 28% of New Uploads Turn AI-Generated
Audiera Hits 1M Users as It Partners with Zyra to Power AI Music on Bitcoin Layer 2
Audiera Hits 1M Users as It Partners with Zyra to Power AI Music on Bitcoin Layer 2
British AI Music Creator Signs Deal with Independent Label
British AI Music Creator Signs Deal with Independent Label
AI-Generated Country Star Aventhis Hits 1M Spotify Listeners, Stirring Industry Debate
AI-Generated Country Star Aventhis Hits 1M Spotify Listeners, Stirring Industry Debate
UK Passes Data Use Bill Without AI Transparency Rule, Stirring Creative Sector Concerns
UK Passes Data Use Bill Without AI Transparency Rule, Stirring Creative Sector Concerns
V Sing Expands Globally: AI-Driven Karaoke Platform Targets Australia After Hong Kong Success
V Sing Expands Globally: AI-Driven Karaoke Platform Targets Australia After Hong Kong Success
Anthropic’s Claude AI Cited for Inaccurate Legal Reference Amid Ongoing Copyright Lawsuit
Anthropic’s Claude AI Cited for Inaccurate Legal Reference Amid Ongoing Copyright Lawsuit
AI Music Market Set to Hit US$6.2B by 2025
AI Music Market Set to Hit US$6.2B by 2025
YouTube Introduces AI-Powered 'Music Assistant' for Custom, Copyright-Free Tracks
YouTube Introduces AI-Powered 'Music Assistant' for Custom, Copyright-Free Tracks
Federal Judge Rejects Music Publishers’ Bid to Block Anthropic’s AI Over Copyright Claims
Federal Judge Rejects Music Publishers’ Bid to Block Anthropic’s AI Over Copyright Claims
Amazon’s Alexa-Suno Integration Sparks AI Music Copyright Battle
Amazon’s Alexa-Suno Integration Sparks AI Music Copyright Battle
Sony Music Removes 75,000 AI Deepfakes, Céline Dion Slams Unauthorized Tracks
Sony Music Removes 75,000 AI Deepfakes, Céline Dion Slams Unauthorized Tracks
Vermillio Lands $16M to Guard Artists with AI Tools
Vermillio Lands $16M to Guard Artists with AI Tools
Musician Develops Algorithm to Detect AI-Generated Music
Musician Develops Algorithm to Detect AI-Generated Music
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AI Music Industry Surged to Billions in Growth in 2024
Amazon and Universal Music Group Unite to Combat Unlawful AI-Generated Content
Amazon and Universal Music Group Unite to Combat Unlawful AI-Generated Content
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Taylor Swift Tops Spotify AI Charts: Talent or Algorithm? Fans and Critics Weigh In
UMG & KLAY Vision: Transforming AI Music with an Ethical, Artist-Friendly Model
UMG & KLAY Vision: Transforming AI Music with an Ethical, Artist-Friendly Model
The Rise of AI-Generated Music: Revolutionizing Tunes or Threatening Musicians' Future?
The Rise of AI-Generated Music: Revolutionizing Tunes or Threatening Musicians' Future?
The AI Music Revolution: Can Algorithms Outshine Human Creativity?
The AI Music Revolution: Can Algorithms Outshine Human Creativity?
Synthetic Beats and Virtual Pop: Exploring Supertone's Latest Venture in AI Music
Synthetic Beats and Virtual Pop: Exploring Supertone's Latest Venture in AI Music
Harmony or Theft? Major Labels Sue AI Music Startups Over Copyright Concerns
Harmony or Theft? Major Labels Sue AI Music Startups Over Copyright Concerns
Celebrities and AI: A New Frontier in Entertainment
Celebrities and AI: A New Frontier in Entertainment
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Artists Unite Against AI in Music: A Call for Creativity and Fairness

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OpenAI Explores New AI Music Tool as Licensing Deals Hit US$250M and Legal Risks Grow
OpenAI Explores New AI Music Tool as Licensing Deals Hit US$250M and Legal Risks Grow
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Wondera AI Taps 14M Licensed Tracks to Power Ethical Reference-Based Music Generation
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SoloAI Expands AI Music Platform with Longer Tracks and Video Integration
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DeepMind Unveils Lyria 2: AI Music Generator Produces 48kHz Stereo and Real-Time Edits
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Soundverse AI Launches New Tools and Voice Assistant for Music Creation
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AI-Generated Music Hits 18% of Deezer Uploads, Sparking Debate Over Future of Music Creation
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China Uses AI Videos to Critique Trump’s New Tariffs with Music, Sci-Fi and Diplomacy
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Reply Launches AI Music & Film Contests with Kappa FuturFestival and Mastercard
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Thailand Dhurakij Pundit University Explores AI Music Creation with Suno AI
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ByteDance’s AI Music Model Seed-Music: A New Rival to OpenAI, Google & Meta in AI Music Creation?
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AI Restores John Lennon's Voice After 43 Years
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Revolutionizing Business with AI Music Generators: Top Tools & Trends 2024
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Nvidia Fugatto: AI Tool Creating Unheard Sounds and Redefining Music Production
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Suno’s V4 AI Music Model Sets New Standards Amid Copyright Lawsuit and Industry Debate
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YouTube Launches AI Music Remixes, Live-Stream Reminders, and Shorts Conversion Updates
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Google Launches MusicFX DJ, AI Sandbox & Dream Track: Transforming Music Creation with AI Tools
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Tad AI: Create Royalty-Free Music in Seconds with New Intuitive AI Music Generator
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Is Your AI-Generated Music Ready for Licensing?
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Boosting Creativity: Daily Free Credits for Pro/Premier Creators on Suno
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AI Composes the Soundtrack of Victory: Suno's New Olympic-Inspired Update
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Are You Ready to Generate Your Own Music?
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Harmonizing Technology: Suno's Latest Update Enhances Music Video Customization
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"Don't Just Focus on Work": A Song for Those Lost in the City's Hustle
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Meta and Jen Elevate Music Creation with New GenAI Tools
Exciting Update from Suno: Unleash Your Musical Creativity with v3.5!
Exciting Update from Suno: Unleash Your Musical Creativity with v3.5!
Suno’s AI Symphony: Revolutionizing Music Creation or Raising Copyright Concerns?
Suno’s AI Symphony: Revolutionizing Music Creation or Raising Copyright Concerns?

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