Musicians Sue Google for AI Music Tool Training

0:00It's March 13th. Here's your entertainment news in two minutes. A group of independent musicians has filed a major lawsuit against Google. They claimed the tech company used copyrighted songs from YouTube to train its AI music tools without permission. The case target systems like Lyria 3 and producer AI. Plaintiffs include singer-songwriter Sam Kogan, composer Magnus Fiennes, producer Michael Mel, the R&B group attack the sound and Chicago band, directorics, the suit accuses Google of leveraging its YouTube platform and content ID system to copy millions of tracks. Lawyers say the company removed copyright details and fed the music into its AI models to create a rival product. They argue Google chose this shortcut over proper licensing because it was faster and cheaper. Musicians and their attorneys see this as theft on a massive scale, not true innovation. The plaintiffs trust the Google as a distributor, but feel betrayed as a turn into a competitor using their own work.

1:04The lawsuit also brings claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and Illinois Biometric Privacy Law. It alleges Google extracted voice prints from vocal tracks without consent. This marks the first big challenge to Google's push into AI music generation. Similar cases have hit other AI tools like Suno and Udo from major labels and artists. Experts warn this could force clearer rules on AI training data. They stress building trust with creators through fair consent and pay will shape the future for music and tech. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com