# Sony Music Takedowns Deepfakes, Suno Faces Italy Probe

> Sony Music removed 260,000 AI deepfakes; Suno under Italian investigation for unfair terms.
- Title: Sony Music Takedowns Deepfakes, Suno Faces Italy Probe
- Summary: Sony Music removed 260,000 AI deepfakes; Suno under Italian investigation for unfair terms. Sony Music asked platforms to delete 260,000 AI deepfakes…
- Keywords: sony music, suno, ai deepfakes, italian competition authority, us copyright office, michael smith, ticketmaster, songkick, music, business, Sony, Takedowns
- Source: Music Business Worldwide — https://musicbusinessworldwide.com/from-sony-musics-260000-deepfake-takedowns-to-sunos-live-music-expansion-its-mbws-weekly-round-up
- Published: 2026-10-09T15:54:26+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sony music, suno, ai deepfakes, italian competition authority, us copyright office, michael smith, ticketmaster, songkick, music, business
## Sony Music Deepfake Takedowns
Sony Music asked platforms to remove 260,000 AI deepfakes impersonating artists including Harry Styles, Adele, and Michael Jackson.

> Sony Music has now asked platforms to remove more than 260,000 AI deepfakes imitating artists like Harry Styles, Adele, and Michael Jackson
## Suno Under Italian Investigation
Italy’s competition authority opened an investigation into Suno’s terms of service for potential unfairness under consumer code article 33.

> The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) said on Tuesday (October 6) that the AI music company’s terms "may be unfair pursuant to Article 33 of the Consumer Code"
## US Copyright Office Launches Streaming Fraud Inquiry
US Copyright Office launched public inquiry into music streaming fraud with economic impact and AI-generated music connections.

> The US Copyright Office (USCO) has launched a public inquiry into music streaming fraud
## Michael Smith Sentenced to 18 Months
Michael Smith received 18 months in prison for streaming fraud scheme that generated over $8 million in royalties.

> Michael Smith has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for a streaming fraud scheme that prosecutors say brought him more than USD $8 million in royalties
## Suno Hires Ticketmaster Executive
Suno hired Ticketmaster’s Michael Chua to lead live music operations including Songkick platform.

> Suno has hired Michael Chua from Ticketmaster as Vice President and General Manager of Suno Live Experiences
## Key takeaway

Sony Music asked platforms to delete 260,000 AI deepfakes impersonating artists; Suno faces Italian probe over terms of service.