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The AI Copyright Fight Will Be Won by Whoever Has the Best Records

Richard L'Hommedieu AI copyright, ai music copyright, AI music licensing, AI training data music, artist catalog records, artist data ownership, artist rights management, artist-owned music catalog, audio fingerprinting, blockchain music ownership, catalog valuation, copyright ownership for musicians, fan passport, fan relationship ownership, independent artist copyright, independent music business, ISRC explained, making a Scene, master recording ownership, music asset management, music catalog cleanup, music catalog management, music chain of title, music copyright registration, music industry middle class, music licensing for independent artists, music metadata management, music rights documentation, music session files, proof of music ownership, publishing administration, royalty collection, songwriting split sheets, Sony Music AI lawsuit, Sony Udio lawsuit, stem archive management, sync licensing preparation, Udio AI lawsuit, unauthorized AI music use, Web3 music rights 0 Comments July 29, 2026

Sony Music filed a federal lawsuit against Udio claiming unauthorized use of over 30,000 sound recordings in AI models. Unlike Universal and Warner, which settled with Udio, Sony’s legal action highlights the importance of documentation in copyright disputes. Independent artists can benefit from maintaining clear records of their work and rights to navigate potential legal challenges successfully.