"Klay is a music technology company building a streaming platform that allows users to remake songs using AI. This deal makes Klay the first AI company to ink licensing agreements with all three record companies, enabling the startup to train its interactive "Large Music Model" on thousands of tracks. According to a press release, this deal will help Klay "further evolve music experiences for fans, leveraging the potential of AI, while fully respecting the rights of artists, songwriters, and rightsholders.""
"Universal Music Group's executive vice president, Michael Nash, shared a similar sentiment upon beginning a partnership with Klay last year, stating the label was excited to "explore new opportunities and ethical solutions for artists and the wider music ecosystem, advancing generative AI technology in ways that are both respectful of copyright and have the potential to profoundly impact human creativity.""
Klay is a music technology company building a streaming platform that lets users remake songs using AI. Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group and their publishing arms have each struck licensing deals with Klay. The agreements make Klay the first AI company to license content from all three majors, enabling training of its interactive "Large Music Model" on thousands of tracks. Label executives said the deals expand artistic possibilities while respecting artists, songwriters, and rightsholders. In 2024 the majors sued Suno and Udio; UMG and WMG later reached separate partnerships with Udio. Many artists have spoken out against AI.
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