| Suno AI | |
|---|---|
 Logo since July 1, 2024 | |
| Developer(s) | Suno, Inc. |
| Initial release | December 20, 2023 |
| Stable release | v4.5+
/ July 17, 2025 |
| Type | Generative artificial intelligence Music generation |
| Website | suno |
Suno AI, or simply Suno, is a generative artificial intelligence music creation program designed to generate realistic songs that combine vocals and instrumentation,[1] or are purely instrumental. Suno has been widely available since December 20, 2023, after the launch of a web application and a partnership with Microsoft, which included Suno as a plugin in Microsoft Copilot.[2]
The program operates by producing songs based on text prompts provided by users. Suno has been sued by the Recording Industry Association of America for copyright infringement, and thousands of musicians have signed a letter demanding that the company cease using copyrighted music in their training data.[3][4][5] Suno does not disclose the dataset used to train its artificial intelligence but claims it has been safeguarded against plagiarism and copyright concerns.[1]
History
[edit]Suno was founded by four people: Michael Shulman, Georg Kucsko, Martin Camacho, and Keenan Freyberg. They all worked for Kensho, an AI startup, before starting their own company in Cambridge, Massachusetts.[6]
In April 2023, Suno released their open-source text-to-speech and audio model called "Bark" on GitHub and Hugging Face, under the MIT License.[7][8] On March 21, 2024, Suno released its V3 version for all users.[9] The new version allows users to create a limited number of 4-minute songs using a free account.[10] Users can pay to subscribe monthly or annually to unlock more features.[citation needed] In April 2024, a sentimental ballad was generated with Suno based on the text of the MIT License.[11]
On July 1, 2024, a mobile app for Suno was released.[12]
On November 19, 2024, Suno upgraded its AI song model program to v4.[13][14]
In January of 2025, on a podcast Schulman said "I think the majority of people don't enjoy the majority of the time they spend making music."[15][3]
In July 2025, Suno user imoliver signed a record deal with Hallwood Media, which became the first instance of a traditional music label signing an AI-based creator.[16]
Legal issues
[edit]In June 2024, a lawsuit, led by the Recording Industry Association of America, was filed against Suno and Udio alleging widespread infringement of copyrighted sound recordings. The lawsuit sought to bar the companies from training on copyrighted music, as well as damages of up to $150,000 per work from infringements that have already taken place.[5][17]
In March 2025, one day after thousands of musicians including Thom Yorke and ABBA's Bj?rn Ulvaeus signed a letter calling for Suno to stop training its model on copyrighted music, Timbaland endorsed SUNO in a video on the company's website.[3][4][18]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Ward, Abby (2025-08-06). "How to Use Microsoft Copilot's New Suno AI Music Creation Tool". Tech.co. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ "Microsoft's Copilot and Suno AI team up to create a music generator extension". The Verge. Vox Media. December 19, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c Griffiths, Daniel (17 January 2025). ""It's not really enjoyable to make music now," says the CEO of an AI music-making platform, but don't worry - he's here to help". MusicRadar. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ a b Mullen, Matt (23 October 2024). ""This is not something to be afraid of - this is something that we need to use": Timbaland says he spends 10 hours a day using controversial AI music generator Suno". MusicRadar. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ a b Sato, Mia (2025-08-06). "Major record labels sue AI company behind "BBL Drizzy"". The Verge. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ King, Hope (2025-08-06). "Generative AI startup Suno wants to make songwriting as easy as taking iPhone photos". Axios. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ Bastian, Matthias (2025-08-06). "Suno AI's new text-to-music model generates impressive songs". The Decoder. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ "Bark: The Ultimate Audio Generation Model". KDnuggets. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ Hiatt, Brian (2025-08-06). "Our AI-Generated Blues Song Went Viral -- and Sparked Controversy". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ Wilson, Mark (2025-08-06). "What is Suno? The viral AI song generator explained – and how to use it for free". TechRadar. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ Edwards, Benj (2025-08-06). "MIT License text becomes viral "sad girl" piano ballad generated by AI". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ Coombes, Lloyd (July 2, 2024). "Suno launches iPhone app — now you can make AI music on the go". Tom's Guide. Future US. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ Hiatt, Brian (November 19, 2024). "AI Music Is More Realistic Than Ever: Meet Suno's New Model". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ Tencer, Daniel (November 19, 2024). "Suno, after being sued by the majors for copyright infringement, preps launch of v4, claimed to mark 'a new era of AI music generation'". Music Business Worldwide. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ Maiberg, Emanuel (January 13, 2025). "CEO of AI Music Company Says People Don't Like Making Music". 404 Media. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ Robinson, Kristin (24 July 2025). "Hallwood Signs 'AI Music Designer' imoliver to Record Deal, a First for the Music Business". Billboard.
- ^ Robinson, Kristin (2025-08-06). "Major Labels Sue AI Firms Suno and Udio for Alleged Copyright Infringement". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ "Timbaland Shows Support For Music AI Creation Tool Suno Despite It Being Sued By Major Labels For Copyright Infringement". Afrotech. 2025-08-06. Retrieved 2025-08-06 – via Yahoo Tech.
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