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Universal and Warner Music Group request dismissal of AI licensing lawsuit.

According to NME, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group have asked a court to dismiss the musicians’ AI licensing lawsuit, amid claims by the American Federation of Musicians that recordings by its members have been licensed to AI companies without compensation.

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  1. 01The American Federation of Musicians says recordings by its members have been licensed to AI companies without compensation.
  2. 02Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group have asked the court to dismiss the musicians’ AI licensing lawsuit.
  3. 03The action centers on licensing musicians’ recordings to AI companies without payment.

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