Universal Music Group has asked a federal court to dismiss the lawsuit brought against it by the American Federation of Musicians over the licensing of sound recordings to AI music company Udio. In a statement issued to MBW, a UMG spokesperson pointed to the company’s AI licensing deals and its bargaining history with the union. Warner – not UMG – has struck a deal with Suno, settling its copyright lawsuit and licensing its music to the platform; UMG and Warner have both settled with Udio and struck deals with the AI music platform. The dispute traces back to June 2024, when UMG and Warner Music sued Suno and Udio for copyright infringement. Warner – not UMG – has since struck a deal with Suno; UMG and Warner have both settled with Udio.