From The Verge · Terrence O'Brien · · 1m 30s
Elvis and Eminem rights holders sue Suno
The AI music company faces lawsuits from the estates of Elvis Presley and Eminem's publisher, claiming it illegally clones artists' voices and styles.
In brief
The AI music company faces lawsuits from the estates of Elvis Presley and Eminem's publisher, claiming it illegally clones artists' voices and styles. Suno faces new lawsuits from Elvis Presley's rights holders and Eminem's publisher over AI-generated music that mimics those artists, adding to existing legal…
Two new lawsuits filed against Suno
Rights holders of Elvis Presley's music and the publisher of some of Eminem's biggest records are suing the AI music company Suno, claiming it illegally generates music and lyrics that mimic those artists.
Presley suit invokes Tennessee voice law
Lawyers representing Presley's rights holders claim Suno violated Tennessee's Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security, or ELVIS, Act, which makes it illegal for an AI company to clone a singer's voice.
Lawyers accuse Suno of encoding artists
In the suit, lawyers argue that Suno has mechanically encoded itself with artists' identities, hard-work, creativity, and time, and harnessed them all for a consistent conveyor belt of cold hard cash.
“Suno has mechanically encoded itself with artists' identities, hard-work, creativity, and time, and harnessed them all for a consistent conveyor belt of cold hard cash.”
Suno says it protects against misuse
Suno spokesperson Cat McCormack told The Verge that Suno prohibits unauthorized use of artists' work, does not allow prompts for specific artists' names and songs, and screens uploaded audio files and lyrics for potential misuse.
“Suno exists to help people create new, original music, not to trade on anyone's name or likeness.”
Suno faces mounting legal challenges
These lawsuits add to existing legal action against Suno from Sony, UMG, Jason Isbell, Reservoir Media, and others, as the company faces growing pressure over its AI music generation practices.
What matters most
Suno faces new lawsuits from Elvis Presley's rights holders and Eminem's publisher over AI-generated music that mimics those artists, adding to existing legal challenges.
