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SOCAN Sues Suno for AI-Generated Music Copyright Infringement

September 2, 2026
oecd:2026-09-02-c9e6View source ↗

What happened

SOCAN, Canada's largest music rights organization, has filed a lawsuit against U.S.-based AI company Suno, alleging its AI music generator copied and streamed songs from SOCAN's repertoire, including works by Canadian artists, without authorization or compensation. The case highlights AI-driven copyright infringement in music generation.

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OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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SOCAN Sues Suno for AI-Generated Music Copyright Infringement
2026-09-02