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AI Artist Xania Monet's Deal Sparks Copyright Controversy

9/20/2025

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AI artist Xania Monet, created by Telisha Jones, signed a multi-million dollar deal with Hallwood Media.
Monet's music, produced on the AI platform Suno, raises copyright ownership concerns.
The U.S. Copyright Office indicates AI-generated works may lack copyright eligibility.
Suno asserts users retain rights to their creations post-subscription.
Record labels hesitate to sign Monet amid ongoing lawsuits against Suno.

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Story summary

AI artist Xania Monet, created by Telisha Jones, signed a multi-million dollar deal with Hallwood Media.
Monet's music, produced on the AI platform Suno, raises copyright ownership concerns.
The U.S. Copyright Office indicates AI-generated works may lack copyright eligibility.
Suno asserts users retain rights to their creations post-subscription.
Record labels hesitate to sign Monet amid ongoing lawsuits against Suno.