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UMG Partners with Udio for Licensed AI Music Service

11/2/2025

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  • Universal Music Group (UMG) has settled its lawsuit with AI platform Udio and will launch a licensed AI service in 2026.
  • The partnership lets users revamp songs with artists' permission and aims to create a 'walled garden' for AI music, with Udio facing backlash for disabling downloads after settlement.
  • UMG's CEO stressed commitment to artists and songwriters, while Udio's CEO described service as a blend of streaming and social interaction.