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Newsletter for AI in MusicTech created at November 27, 2025 06:50
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Updates on Music Industry Copyright Issues, Settlements, and Acquisitions across Europe and Apple
This newsletter is about the UK government's efforts to address copyright issues in AI within the creative industries, Warner Music settling its legal battle with Suno, three music industry trends involving EsDeeKid, Bershy, and an AI-generated tribute song, the European Commission's concerns about Universal Music's acquisition of Downtown Music, and Apple facing a class action lawsuit in France over its App Store policies for music streaming services. It also discusses current trends in the music industry based on Billboard chart data, highlighting the impact of streaming platforms and the diversity of genres gaining popularity.
| Title | Score | Resource | Actions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology Secretary Liz Kendall ready to reset discussion on AI, but cautions creator friendly legal reform can’t be rushed | 0.85 | Complete Music Update (CMU) | 0 | 0 | |
| Suno picks up Songkick as part of AI licensing deal with Warner Music | 0.85 | Complete Music Update (CMU) | 0 | 0 | |
| U.K. Rapper EsDeeKid Propelled by Timothée Chalamet Rumors to Billboard 200 Debut | 0.8 | Billboard | 0 | 0 | |
| Indie community welcomes EU’s ‘statement of objections’ over Universal’s Downtown deal | 0.6 | Complete Music Update (CMU) | 0 | 0 | |
| Another class action is filed over the Apple Tax on music streaming, this time in France | 0.5 | Complete Music Update (CMU) | 0 | 0 | |
| LPs: Billboard Crossword (Nov. 24, 2025) | 0.5 | Billboard | 0 | 0 |