# UMG Sony Sue Suno AI Music Model

> Record labels sue Suno over AI music model training on copyrighted works.
- Title: UMG Sony Sue Suno AI Music Model · The Hollywood Reporter
- Summary: Record labels sue Suno over AI music model training on copyrighted works. UMG and Sony claim Suno's v6 model trained on unlicensed recordings without…
- Keywords: umg, sony music, suno, ai music generator, v6 model, copyright infringement, music industry, Sony, Sue, Music, Model, The Hollywood Reporter
- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-industry-news/umg-sony-music-file-second-lawsuit-against-suno-1236705369
- Author: Ethan Millman
- Published: 2026-09-18T17:14:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: umg, sony music, suno, ai music generator, v6 model, copyright infringement, music industry
## New Lawsuit Filed
Universal Music Group and Sony Music filed a second copyright infringement lawsuit against Suno.
## Suno's v6 Model Trained
Suno claims v6 uses licensed music but trained on prior models without consent.
## Training Method
Suno trained v6 using knowledge distillation on unlicensed recordings.
## Infringement Claim
Suno's v6 inherits copyrighted recordings from unlicensed training data.
## Market Competition
Suno's AI tracks compete with real music on streaming services.
## Suno's Response
Suno says v6 is trained on licensed music with partners.
## Key takeaway

UMG and Sony claim Suno's v6 model trained on unlicensed recordings without consent, infringing copyright.