Rights holders of Elvis Presley's music and Eminem's publisher are suing AI music maker Suno, a case that could shape what AI song tools may copy.
Suno, a company whose AI tool makes songs and lyrics, is facing two more lawsuits. A group of rights holders of Elvis Presley's music and the publisher of some of Eminem's biggest records say Suno generates music and lyrics that mimic those artists.
The Presley suit cites Tennessee's ELVIS Act, short for Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security. The law makes it illegal for an AI company to clone a singer's voice. The lawyers argue Suno has used artists' identities and work as a "conveyor belt of cold hard cash." A similar suit from Jason Isbell and others in September claimed imitations but did not claim copyright infringement directly.
Suno spokesperson Cat McCormack said the company does not allow prompts for specific artists' names and songs. She said Suno works with third-party providers to screen uploaded audio files and lyrics for potential misuse, and will keep adding safeguards. Suno also faces suits from Sony, UMG, Isbell, Reservoir Media and others.
The reports do not say how courts will rule or what the plaintiffs want in payment. The outcome matters for anyone who creates or sells music or content, because it will help decide whether AI tools can make songs that sound like real stars.
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