Suno outlines steps to reduce AI-generated music spam, including watermarking and download limits

Suno, an AI music generation company, announced plans to implement watermarking and fingerprinting technology to help identify AI-generated tracks and increase transparency. The company’s CEO and co-founder, Mikey Shulman, outlined these steps in a blog post, framing them as part of an effort to seek legitimacy and align with emerging industry standards.

The company also detailed updates to its download policy, which will limit downloads to paying subscribers and impose unspecified monthly caps. This policy change follows a settlement with Warner Music Group (WMG) last year and mirrors similar actions taken by another AI music platform, Udio, which ended downloads entirely after a WMG settlement.

Shulman emphasized the company’s commitment to transparency and respect for rights holders, while noting that Suno would not judge the value of individual pieces of art. He also highlighted plans to partner with distribution platforms to combat fraud and misuse of AI-generated content.

The blog post did not provide specific technical details about the watermarking or fingerprinting technology, nor did it specify the monthly download limits. Suno did not immediately respond to requests for further clarification on these points.