Suno admits obtaining YouTube audio for AI training but disputes UMG and Sony's standing

Sep 8, 2026 · Issue 6 · 4 sources, 4 articles

In its response, Suno acknowledged obtaining YouTube audio for training. It disputes, however, that UMG and Sony Music have standing to bring the "stream ripping" claim.

Narrative: AI training is theft, court to decide

Sources

• Suno admits it obtained YouTube audio to train its AI – but challenges UMG and Sony’s standing to bring ‘stream ripping’ claimmusicbusinessworldwide.com · Sep 8, 2026
• Suno Admits Using YouTube Audio to Train Its AI, Challenges Record Labels' Right to Sue Over It | The Briefthebrief.news · Sep 8, 2026
• Suno Admits Using YouTube Audio for AI Training, Disputes Major Labels' Stream-Ripping Claim - Music Industry Weeklymusicindustryweekly.com · Sep 9, 2026
• Suno Admits It Trained Its AI on YouTube Music... 'Does the Label Even Have Standing to Sue?'mixing.co.kr · Sep 9, 2026

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