Paris, Oct 30, 2025 (AFP) - Universal says struck first licensing deal for AI music

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A deal struck between Universal Music Group and AI music creation startup Udio marks a new chapter for a recording industry buffeted by the emergence of artificial intelligence. "The new platform, which will be launched in 2026, will be powered by new cutting-edge generative AI technology that will be trained on authorized and licensed music," the two companies said in a statement on Thursday. As yet unnamed, the project will be a "new subscripti......

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