Universal Music Group Sues DistroKid Over Alleged Copyright Infringement and AI-Generated Music

Photo Credit: SHOX ART Universal Music Group (UMG) has taken legal action against independent music distributor DistroKid, filing a complaint in a Delaware federal court on 15 September. The major label alleges that DistroKid has engaged in copyright infringement and deceptive trade practices by distributing large quantities of AI-generated music.  UMG’s lawsuit alleges that DistroKid enables an AI-generated music pipeline that floods streaming services and redirects royalties from legitimate rightsholders. UMG alleges DistroKid promotes itself as serving independent artists while […]