The Munich Regional Court has determined that Suno unlawfully utilized music from GEMA’s catalog to train its AI models and generate music, necessitating licenses for both activities. The lawsuit, which involved six songs including “Daddy Cool” and “Mambo No. 5,” was initiated by GEMA, which accused Suno of copyright violations. In response, Suno expressed disagreement with the ruling, asserting that its technology is designed to facilitate the creation of new music rather than reproduce existing works. The company indicated that the court’s decision reflects a misunderstanding of its operational framework and is currently evaluating its legal options, including a potential appeal. This ruling follows a similar case involving OpenAI, highlighting ongoing legal challenges faced by AI companies regarding copyright issues in the music industry. Suno’s training data reportedly included substantial amounts of copyrighted material, intensifying scrutiny of its practices.