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UMG and Sony file a second Suno suit alleging v6 synthetic-data and model-transfer infringement

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The new complaint identifies 60,202 recordings and alleges that old-model outputs, preference data and knowledge distillation transmit expression derived from allegedly unlicensed works into v6.

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What changed

The new complaint identifies 60,202 recordings and alleges that old-model outputs, preference data and knowledge distillation transmit expression derived from allegedly unlicensed works into v6.

RESEARCH NOTE

Model-lineage and laundering theories are plaintiffs' allegations, not established judicial doctrine. Opening, procedural account and paragraphs 47–49 read; full exhibits and Suno's new answer remain to be added.

Editorial research question

Editorial interpretation: examines relationships between creative labour, permission and institutional responses in this record.

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The new complaint identifies 60,202 recordings and alleges that old-model outputs, preference data and knowledge distillation transmit expression derived from allegedly unlicensed works into v6.

SRC-0422

Complaint pp.1–7 and 14–16, paragraphs 47–49.

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UMG Recordings et al. v. Suno, No. 1:26-cv-14275 — Complaint

U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts; copy hosted by Music Business Worldwide · EN · 2026-09-18

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DOC-0413UMG Recordings et al. v. Suno, No. 1:26-cv-14275 — Complaint

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