{
  "id": 6575853,
  "title": "AI music startup Suno launches new models that pay labels",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/ai-music-startup-suno-launches-new-models-that-pay-labels",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-10T09:37:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
    "slug": "the-business-times-companies-markets",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/ai-music-startup-suno-launches-new-models-pay-labels"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SunAI, an AI-driven music startup, has unveiled its latest generation models, known as v6, in collaboration with major music labels, including Warner Music. These updated models, announced on Wednesday, September 9, promise to be more efficient and superior in quality. Jack Brody, SunAI's chief product officer, emphasized the importance of partnering with the music industry and artists, stating that this marks a new chapter for the company. Importantly, the v6 models are designed to compensate copyright holders for their music, though the exact payment structure remains undisclosed. Brody further clarified that SunAI would compensate the labels and publishers, who would then decide how to allocate royalties among artists and songwriters. SunAI plans to introduce features that allow users to generate songs using audio, images, and video inspirations. Additionally, users will be able to create songs that blend various genres and sources from a single prompt. While SunAI has not secured deals with Universal Music and Sony Music, both of which are currently suing the company for copyright infringement, the company is developing a tool to enable fans and casual users to remix or cover existing songs without infringing on artists' rights.",
  "summary": "Copyright holders will be paid when people use a v6 model, though the firm hasn’t said how much",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}