# UMG, Sony, DistroKid Seek AI Data Resolution in Suno Case

> Labels and DistroKid agree to resolve AI music data dispute after court filing.
- Title: UMG, Sony, DistroKid Seek AI Data Resolution in Suno Case
- Summary: Labels and DistroKid agree to resolve AI music data dispute after court filing. Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment seek DistroKid data on…
- Keywords: umg, sony music entertainment, distrokid, suno, ai music data, copyright lawsuit, federal court, streaming services, music, business, Sony, Seek
- Source: Music Business Worldwide — https://musicbusinessworldwide.com/umg-sony-and-distrokid-tell-court-they-are-working-on-a-resolution-in-dispute-over-ai-music-data-for-suno-case
- Published: 2026-11-02T14:25:49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: umg, sony music entertainment, distrokid, suno, ai music data, copyright lawsuit, federal court, streaming services, music, business
## Labels and DistroKid Court Update
Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment told a federal court they are working on a resolution in their dispute over DistroKid's AI music data for Suno.

> the Parties are working on a resolution
## Court Filing Details
The update came in a joint filing approved by US District Judge Arun Subramanian in Manhattan on Wednesday (October 28).
## Labels' Data Request
The labels want DistroKid to provide monthly figures on AI-flagged tracks delivered to streaming services since using a third-party prediction model.
## Suno's Fair Use Defense
Suno argues training AI models on copyrighted recordings is fair use, claiming it does not harm the market for original works.
## DistroKid's Market Share
DistroKid distributes 30, 40% of all new music in the world, according to its statement to Billboard.
## Labels' Legal Action
UMG and Sony asked the court to enforce a subpoena against DistroKid after it refused to produce any documents.
## DistroKid's Response
DistroKid says it has removed a small number of recordings in response to UMG's claims but disputes the allegations.
## Suno's Copyright Lawsuit
UMG and Sony sued Suno in June 2024 for copying 60,202 recordings without a license, seeking up to $150,000 per infringement.
## Key takeaway

Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment seek DistroKid data on AI-generated tracks for Suno in ongoing copyright lawsuit.