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Record Labels Expand Lawsuit Against AI Music Generator Udio

9/30/2025

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Major record labels expanded their lawsuit against AI music generator Udio, originally filed in June 2024, alleging it illegally scraped YouTube recordings.
The amended complaint adds Digital Millennium Copyright Act claims for circumventing technological measures.
Separately, The MLC may amend its Spotify case over audiobook bundling, alleging reduced payments to songwriters and publishers, and overpriced Audiobooks Access.

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Story summary

Major record labels expanded their lawsuit against AI music generator Udio, originally filed in June 2024, alleging it illegally scraped YouTube recordings.
The amended complaint adds Digital Millennium Copyright Act claims for circumventing technological measures.
Separately, The MLC may amend its Spotify case over audiobook bundling, alleging reduced payments to songwriters and publishers, and overpriced Audiobooks Access.