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In paragraphs 45, 49 and 51, Suno admits obtaining YouTube audio for training, including through YT-DLP, while denying associated legal conclusions and remaining allegations.
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In paragraphs 45, 49 and 51, Suno admits obtaining YouTube audio for training, including through YT-DLP, while denying associated legal conclusions and remaining allegations.
These factual admissions are not admissions of unlawful circumvention or infringement. Specific answer paragraphs and filing date were checked, not a merits adjudication.
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Editorial interpretation: examines relationships between creative labour, permission and institutional responses in this record.
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In paragraphs 45, 49 and 51, Suno admits obtaining YouTube audio for training, including through YT-DLP, while denying associated legal conclusions and remaining allegations.
SRC-0421Document 281, filed 1 September 2026; PDF pp.11–12, paragraphs 45–51.
U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts; copy hosted by Music Business Worldwide · EN · 2026-09-01
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DOC-0412Suno Answer to First Amended Complaint — Document 281Cite this record
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