The UMG-Udio AI deal has garnered significant responses from the industry, including from the Music Artist Coalition (MAC) and Irving Azoff.
The creator-focused organization expressed cautious optimism about the agreement, but is also "insistent on details" about the effect it will have on artists.
“We’re cautiously optimistic but insistent on details,”
said Jordan Bromley, leader at Manatt Entertainment and board member of MAC.
MAC, a nonprofit dedicated to advocating for music creators, has responded to Universal Music Group’s new AI deal with Udio, asking questions about how artists will be compensated.
Author's summary: Industry reacts to UMG-Udio AI deal.