UMG sues DistroKid, alleging it distributes AI-generated music masquerading as artist-backed releases and knowingly "proliferates" copyright-infringing tracks (Tim Ingham/Music Business Worldwide)

Universal Music Group has filed a lawsuit against DistroKid, alleging the platform distributes AI-generated tracks that falsely appear as artist-backed releases and knowingly proliferates copyright-infringing music. UMG claims DistroKid’s services facilitate the sale of these unauthorized recordings, violating the company’s intellectual-property rights. The suit seeks damages and an injunction to stop the distribution of the disputed tracks.