Music Publishers Sue Anthropic for $3 Billion Over 20,000 Song Copyright Violations as AI Music Detection Tools Catch 13.4 Million Generated Tracks
Summary
Music publishers escalate their legal battle against Anthropic with a massive $3 billion lawsuit over 20,000 song copyright violations, while Deezer's new AI detection tool identifies 13.4 million generated tracks with 99.8% accuracy amid growing industry tensions over artificial intelligence's role in music creation.
Key Points
- Music publishers including Universal, Concord and ABKCO file a $3 billion copyright lawsuit against Anthropic over infringement of more than 20,000 songs, escalating from a previous $75 million suit covering 500 songs
- Deezer launches commercial AI music detection tool with 99.8% accuracy that caught over 13.4 million AI-generated tracks in 2025, while major labels send mixed signals by settling lawsuits and forming partnerships with some AI companies
- Musicians remain divided on AI integration with hundreds of artists including Paul McCartney creating protest album 'Is This What We Want?' while others like Liza Minnelli partner with AI platforms for music creation