Suno is adding audio watermarks so AI-generated songs are more easily identifiable
Suno, the AI music generator, is set to introduce audio watermarks and download limits to combat the proliferation of AI-generated songs and address legal battles. Co-founder and CEO Mikey Shulman announced these "transparency tools" in a blog post, aiming to label songs originating from Suno when shared on other platforms. The company plans to employ audio watermarking and fingerprinting technology to combat AI fraud, similar to Google's SynthID, though specifics remain unclear.
Suno will also impose download limits to curb mass distribution of AI songs on streaming platforms, responding to a coalition of major music labels, including Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group, who called for disqualification of AI-generated music from charts due to alleged copyright infringement. Suno denied using artist names in training metadata and argued against a recent German court ruling that accused the platform of copyright violation.
Suno is collaborating with content recognition companies Audible Magic and Musixmatch, as well as other third-party entities, to monitor and prevent misuse of uploaded audio files and lyrics.
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