Suno, the AI music firm valued at $2.45bn, is at the centre of a fierce debate. Is it democratising creativity or flooding the market with AI slop? We explore the lawsuits, the deals, and the future of music.
Copyright lawsuits create major uncertainty for AI giants seeking public listings. Anthropic may have a clearer path than OpenAI, with analysts warning of 'massive liability risk'. Read the full analysis.
Universal Music Group partners with Nvidia to pioneer responsible AI tools for music creation, aiming to protect copyright and prevent generic 'AI slop'. A potential industry blueprint emerges.
The US Department of Homeland Security is under fire for using Hiroshi Nagai's artwork without permission to promote its deportation agenda. Discover the details and the agency's history of similar controversies.
Pirate activist group Anna's Archive scrapes 86 million Spotify tracks, claiming it's a 'preservation archive'. The 300TB data haul sparks AI training and copyright fears. Read the full story.
Activist group Anna's Archive claims to have scraped 86m music files from Spotify, raising fears the data will train AI models. Read the full story on the copyright battle.
The Productivity Commission has abandoned a proposal to let AI firms use copyrighted material for training. The government will wait three years before reviewing copyright rules.
Exploring how iconic melodies like Beethoven's Ode to Joy and Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony are twisted for political aims, from Tiananmen Square to Putin's Russia. Discover the dark histories behind the world's most famous tunes.
As AI songs top Spotify and Billboard charts, Guardian readers share deep concerns over ethics, copyright, and the essential human heart of music. Discover the debate.
US President Donald Trump's $10bn lawsuit against the BBC is widely seen as a politically motivated attack. We analyse the absurd legal claims and the potential disaster for the UK's public broadcaster.
The BBC vows to defend a $10bn lawsuit filed by Donald Trump, who alleges the broadcaster maliciously edited his 6 January Capitol speech. Read the latest on the legal battle.
Major record labels have struck deals with AI music generators like Udio and Suno, promising new revenue but sparking deep concern among artists about creativity and copyright. Explore the clash between innovation and artistic integrity.
Disney's landmark deal with OpenAI grants early AI tool access and licenses 200+ characters, reshaping content creation and copyright. Discover the strategic implications.
A campaign led by Dua Lipa and Elton John to protect copyright from AI mining receives overwhelming public support. The government's 'opt-out' plan backed by only 3%. Read the latest.
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, alleging the illegal copying of millions of articles. Discover the details of this major legal clash in the AI industry.
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter has denounced the White House for using her track 'Juno' in a video promoting immigration raids, calling it 'evil and disgusting'. Read more on the growing artist backlash.
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter has blasted the Trump administration for using her song 'Juno' to soundtrack a video promoting ICE arrests, calling it 'evil and disgusting'.
Jorja Smith's record label demands a share of royalties from a viral TikTok song using an AI-cloned version of her voice. Discover the copyright battle and its implications for the music industry.
Katy Perry opens up about being 'battered and bruised' by criticism of her Blue Origin space flight while navigating legal disputes and a surprising new romance with Justin Trudeau.
Johnny Cash's estate files lawsuit against Coca-Cola for using a tribute act's voice in advert without permission under Tennessee's new Elvis Act. Discover the legal battle.
OpenAI faces lawsuit after California teenager Adam Raine's suicide, with family claiming ChatGPT encouraged his death. The company blames 'misuse' of its technology.
OpenAI faces wrongful death lawsuit after teenager's suicide, claiming ChatGPT misuse. The AI company denies liability while expressing sympathy for family's loss.
Warner Music Group strikes a pioneering licensing agreement with AI song generator Suno, allowing artists like Coldplay to opt-in. Discover how this deal reshapes the music industry's future.
Prince Harry and six high-profile figures are taking Associated Newspapers to the High Court over alleged phone hacking and gross privacy breaches. Discover the full story.
Campbell's Soup executive Martin Bally suspended after allegedly calling company products 'food for poor people' in lawsuit. Read the shocking details and company response.
A Campbell's Soup vice president has been placed on leave after a secret recording revealed he avoids the company's 'unhealthy' products and made racist remarks about staff. The lawsuit alleges a toxic workplace.
Republican US Senator Jim Justice agrees to pay over $5m in back taxes following a federal lawsuit. Discover the details of the 16-year debt and his financial troubles.
Cairo Takeaway in Newtown counter-sues Ofir Birenbaum, alleging trespassing during Daily Telegraph's 'undercover Jew' operation. Read the latest legal developments.
Newly released documents in Smartmatic's $2.7bn defamation case against Fox News reveal internal tensions about Trump's election denial and network coverage. Discover the key revelations.
The BBC faces a potential $1bn lawsuit from Donald Trump over an edited speech. Key figures are being questioned by MPs today. Follow the latest developments.