Universal Music Group and Warner Records Urge Court to Dismiss Musicians' AI Lawsuit

Universal Music Group and Warner Records have filed reply briefs in a New York federal court, arguing for the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by the American Federation of Musicians. The lawsuit challenges the major labels' licensing deals with AI music companies Suno and Udio. The labels contend that the union conceded its case by accepting that no existing union agreement covers AI, emphasizing that collective bargaining, not litigation, is the appropriate forum for such demands.