Sony sues Udio over 30,000 songs in AI music copyright fight

Sony Music Entertainment filed a new lawsuit against AI music generator Udio, alleging copyright infringement of more than 30,000 songs, including tracks by Elvis Presley, Beyoncé, and Harry Styles. Sony says this list represents only a portion of the works it believes Udio infringed, building on an earlier 2024 suit it joined with Universal and Warner.

Why it matters: The expanded list suggests Sony used evidence from discovery in the original suit to build a far larger infringement claim, a playbook other rights holders may copy against AI music and content generators. The case will help set precedent for how much liability AI companies face once plaintiffs get access to actual training data.