The major labels' copyright infringement lawsuit against AI company Udio is facing significant scheduling delays, with trial proceedings potentially extending deep into 2025.

Key Timeline Disputes:

• Document Production Deadline:

  • Udio proposes: April 10th, 2025
  • Major labels prefer: November 1st, 2024

• Expert Discovery Completion:

  • Udio requests: September 26th, 2025
  • Major labels want: February 14th, 2025

• Summary Judgment Motions:

  • Udio suggests: October 21st, 2025
  • Major labels propose: March 14th, 2025

The core dispute centers on fair use arguments, with AI developers claiming that mass ingestion of copyrighted materials for AI training qualifies as transformative use. The major labels aim to expedite proceedings by focusing initially on this central liability issue.

Udio defends its proposed timeline, stating it's actually faster than other AI cases and previously court-adopted schedules. This extended timeline raises concerns about the legal system's ability to keep pace with rapidly evolving AI technology, especially considering the significant advances made in 2024 alone.

The case outcomes will establish important legal precedents for AI's use of copyrighted material in the music industry, extending beyond mere monetary implications. Meanwhile, AI continues to expand its presence in the music sector across multiple fronts.

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