Nvidia partners with Universal Music Group to expand AI-powered music discovery

Nvidia has partnered with top music giant Universal Music Group to “boost the use of AI” in the way people find music and how artists stay in control of their work, according to a press announcement by both companies on Tuesday. The announcement said: “NVIDIA and UMG will undertake collaborative research and development to promote shared objectives of advancing human music creation and rightsholder compensation.” This deal comes after last year’s legal battle with AI music startups. In 2024, Universal, Sony, and Warner sued Suno and Udio for copyright abuse. But Universal and Warner later dropped the lawsuits and made partnership deals with Udio. Warner also reached an agreement with Suno to build new platforms for AI music creation and streaming. According to the press release, UMG and Nvidia want to make sure artists get credited and paid when AI gets involved in music creation or promotion, vowing not to...

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