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Suno moves to dismiss Jason Isbell publicity-rights lawsuit
Original: Suno asks court to dismiss Jason Isbell’s right-of-publicity class action. It claims artist names are ‘shorthand’ for musical genres.
AI music company Suno has asked a US court to dismiss a right-of-publicity class action filed by singer-songwriter Jason Isbell. In its filing, Suno argues that artist names function merely as 'shorthand' for musical genres, meaning references to styles of music are not the same as exploiting a specific performer's identity. The case is part of a wider wave of legal disputes over AI music generation and artists' rights.
Why now: It is the latest development in ongoing legal battles over AI music tools using artists' names and likenesses without consent.
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- Suno asks court to dismiss Jason Isbell’s right-of-publicity class action. It claims artist names are ‘shorthand’ for musical genres. · Music Business Worldwide
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