AI music service Udio shuts off the ability to download creations
In a significant shift for AI music generation, Udio has recently disabled the ability for users to download their AI-created music, leaving many users frustrated and questioning the service’s value. While Udio remains operational and users can still create music using the platform, the removal of the download feature means that users can no longer easily obtain raw files of their creations. This change follows a legal settlement between Udio and Universal Music Group, which arose from concerns over Udio’s use of copyrighted materials in training its AI. As part of the settlement, users were granted a brief 48-hour window to download their songs before the feature was permanently disabled.
This development highlights the ongoing tension between AI technology and copyright laws, particularly in the music industry. Udio’s decision to restrict downloads is not an isolated incident; it reflects a growing trend among AI music services as they navigate the legal landscape. The terms of service for Udio also include clauses that prevent users from pursuing class-action lawsuits, further limiting their recourse in light of these changes. While there are alternative AI music platforms, such as Suno, the potential for similar restrictions raises concerns about the future of user-generated content in the realm of AI. As the industry evolves, users must remain vigilant about their rights and the implications of using such services, particularly in a landscape increasingly shaped by legal agreements and corporate interests.
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One
AI
music generation service has become significantly less useful this month.
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Udio has shut off the ability to download AI music creations, per
The Verge
. The service still exists, and users can still sign up to create AI music, but there is no way to obtain a raw file of the songs they create from the website anymore, at least not without some technical expertise. As The Verge pointed out, the terms users agree to when making a Udio account also prevent class-action lawsuits, so there isn’t much that users can do about this.
Udio didn’t just do this out of nowhere. Earlier this month, Udio and Universal
reached a settlement
related to Udio’s use of copyrighted materials in training its AI. Part of this settlement was that, after a 48-hour grace period during which users could download their creations, that feature would be shut off entirely.
Udio gets to keep existing, and Universal gets to benefit monetarily from it, but users can’t download their songs anymore. There are other AI music services available, such asÂ
Suno
, but it would not be surprising if they end up in similar places over time as well.
