# Musicians union drops Warner but not UMG from AI suit

Published: 2026-08-20T17:21:53.329Z · Source: Chat GPT Is Eating the World (https://chatgptiseatingtheworld.com/2026/08/20/american-federation-of-musicians-drops-its-suit-v-warner-but-not-universal-music-group/)
Source date: 2026-08-20
Entities: ai-litigation

The American Federation of Musicians has dropped its lawsuit against Warner Music Group, while its claims against Universal Music Group continue, per Chat GPT Is Eating the World. The suit, filed in June and amended in July, accuses the labels of licensing musicians' recordings to AI generators Suno and Udio without paying the "new use" fees the union's contract requires.

Why it matters: A split outcome in one of the music industry's AI-licensing disputes narrows the fight over who gets paid when labels license recordings to AI generators.

## What this answers

**Is Warner Music still being sued over AI licensing by the musicians' union?**

No — the American Federation of Musicians has dropped its suit against Warner Music Group, though its claims against Universal Music Group over the same AI licensing deals continue, per Chat GPT Is Eating the World.


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