Elvis rights holders and Eminem publisher sue Suno
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Rights holders for Elvis Presley’s music and the publisher of some of Eminem’s biggest records have sued Suno, claiming that the company generates music and lyrics that imitate the artists. In the Presley-related suit, lawyers argue that Suno violated Tennessee’s Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act, which bars AI companies from cloning a singer’s voice. The lawsuits add to cases brought by Sony, UMG, Jason Isbell and Reservoir Media, among others.
Suno spokesperson Cat McCormack told The Verge that the company exists to help users create new, original music, not to trade on artists’ names or likenesses. She said Suno does not allow prompts containing specific artists’ names and songs and uses third-party providers to screen uploaded audio files and lyrics, while continuing to strengthen its safeguards.
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The lawsuits broaden the legal dispute over generating music and lyrics that imitate artists, as well as platforms’ responsibility in that process. Suno’s position, according to its spokesperson, also highlights the role of filters and safeguards intended to prevent prompts and uploads associated with specific artists.
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