# Suno Admits Using YouTube Audio for AI Training, Disputes UMG and Sony's Legal Standing in Stream-Ripping Suit

_Legal · published 2026-09-08_

Suno has filed its answer to the first amended complaint brought by Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment, acknowledging that it sourced audio from YouTube to train its AI music model. The admission marks a significant moment in one of the music industry's most closely watched AI copyright cases.

However, Suno is not conceding the broader lawsuit. The company is challenging whether UMG and Sony have the legal standing to pursue their "stream ripping" claim, effectively arguing that the labels may not be the proper parties to bring that particular allegation. The dispute underscores the deepening legal battle over what constitutes permissible data sourcing for AI training in the music industry.

## Sources
- [Music Business Worldwide](https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/suno-admits-it-obtained-youtube-audio-to-train-its-ai-but-challenges-umg-and-sonys-standing-to-bring-stream-ripping-claim/)
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