Mon Nov 03 03:32:24 UTC 2025: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Udio Grants Users 48-Hour Download Window Before Copyright Settlement Business Shift

New Delhi, India – November 3, 2025 – AI music generation platform Udio has announced a 48-hour window for users to download their generated songs, starting today, following a copyright infringement settlement with Universal Music Group (UMG). The settlement, which includes a music licensing agreement and a partnership on a new streaming platform, has forced Udio to shift its business model and immediately halt song downloads, causing user frustration.

The move comes amidst a growing wave of copyright lawsuits targeting AI companies for training their models on copyrighted works. The Chamber of Progress, a tech industry lobby group, has even called on U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene in these legal battles, citing over 50 pending federal cases and potential “company-killing penalties” that threaten AI innovation.

However, artists argue that AI tools built on their works also threaten their livelihoods. In a landmark settlement, AI company Anthropic agreed to pay $1.5 billion to authors for illegally using their works to train its chatbot.

While the terms of the Udio-UMG agreement remain undisclosed, it signifies the music industry’s first major settlement with an AI music generator. Last year, Universal, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Records sued Udio and Suno for copyright infringement, alleging the platforms exploited artists’ recorded works without compensation.

Udio’s AI song generation technology allows users to create new songs in various styles by simply inputting text prompts. Universal’s lawsuit cited instances where Udio-generated songs closely resembled copyrighted classics.

Following the download shutdown, Udio acknowledged user frustration on Reddit, explaining the shift was necessary to transition to the new streaming platform. The company is providing users a 48-hour window to retrieve their creations as a gesture of goodwill.

The Artist Rights Alliance hailed the Udio-Universal settlement as a positive step toward a “legitimate AI marketplace” but stressed the need to protect independent artists from AI practices.

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