Suno scraped YouTube, Deezer to train AI, hacked code reveals

Key Points:

• Hacked source code from AI music company Suno revealed it scraped millions of music clips from platforms including YouTube Music, Deezer, Genius, and others to build its AI models, according to a report by 404 Media.
• The hacker also accessed personal data of hundreds of thousands of Suno customers, including emails, phone numbers, and partial Stripe payment details, though Suno claims no sensitive payment information was compromised.
• The leaked data supports allegations by major labels Universal Music Group and Sony Music, coordinated by the RIAA, that Suno unlawfully "stream ripped" copyrighted songs from YouTube and other platforms, violating anti-circumvention laws.
• Suno defends its actions by asserting its training data was sourced from publicly accessible music on the open internet and argues that training on copyrighted works constitutes fair use, while the labels seek statutory damages potentially reaching billions of dollars.
• Additional lawsuits include one from Jamendo alleging unauthorized commercial use of its licensed music, while Warner Music Group settled with Suno and formed a licensing partnership; meanwhile, Suno recently raised over $400 million in funding despite ongoing legal challenges.