Universal Music and Warner Music are on the verge of finalizing landmark AI licensing agreements. If successful, this would allow artificial intelligence (AI) companies to use music content legally, marking a major change in how record labels deal with AI technologies. Negotiations Negotiations involve multiple AI start-ups and tech giants The ongoing negotiations involve several start-ups such as ElevenLabs, Stability AI, Suno, Udio, and Klay Vision. Compensation model Payment structure similar to streaming services is being considered The music companies are looking for a payment structure that is similar to streaming services. This approach is similar to existing streaming models and could provide a way for AI companies to compensate record labels for their content usage.