Korean government sets up special division to combat online infringement
French creative sector does not give up on the bill introducing a presumption of using creative content to train AI models
US Senate’s Judiciary Committee unanimously passes the NO FAKES Act
US Department of Justice approves the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance
Moldova’s State Agency for Intellectual Property suspends AUTORITY’s activities as a collective management organisation
Universal Music Group renews and expands multi-year licensing agreement with TikTok
Spotify seals new licensing deal with Universal Music Group to enable a tool allowing users to create AI-driven licensed covers and remixes
Qobuz expands library through licensing partnership with Create Music Group
Kobalt and AI-powered music creation platform Udio form strategic partnership
News/Media Alliance signs opt-in AI licensing agreement with Bria
CISAC launches new AVR+ format designed to improve music data processing by the global AV industry
Warner Music Group acquires AI attribution startup Sureel AI
Jamen Capital and Merlin partner to acquire Curve Royalty Systems from Universal Music Group
SoundExchange and IFPI unveil new automatic assignment system for ISRCs
BMI acquires from Orfium music cue sheet platform Soundmouse
US publishers sue WeLib for the alleged reproduction and distribution of literary works without authorisation
The UK Musicians’ Union supports the American Federation of Musicians’ legal action against record labels over AI deals
X Corp. files motion to dismiss in music publishers’ infringement lawsuit
Global Music Rights sues Music Choice for alleged willful infringement
ASCAP sues four US radio groups for failing to secure a license to play music
Sound Pollution Songs sells catalogue to Sony Music Publishing Scandinavia
Coalition of artists, songwriters and managers calls for clear and transparent rules in licensing deals with AI companies
Warner Music Group promotes Adam Tiran to General Manager at Africori
Bucks Music Group signs Jack McNeilage to a worldwide publishing agreement
Fox Corp. acquires streaming platform Roku in a $22 billion transaction
Deezer makes AI music detector available for users to identify AI-generated tracks
Netflix taps Jay Hoag as Chair of the Board
Suno valued at $5.4 billion following a $400 million Series D funding round
Calendar — Week 23, 2026
IMRO CEO Victor Finn to retire in 2027
Christine Lidon elected President of SACEM’s Board of Directors
Ashley Fulton signs global publishing agreement with Position Music
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has appointed Victoria Oakley as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Oakley will join IFPI in June from...
