This program aims to offer a solution to the pressing issues of artist consent and compensation in the AI training process.
The comment came after a report speculated that some K-pop acts have been using technology to write lyrics and make videos.
Label cases against Suno and Udio could define the future of AI in the music business — and even beyond.
The notice follows a similar declaration by Sony Music in May.
The two AI music startups are defending their business practices against accusations of widespread copyright infringement.
"AI platforms should not mistake the music community's embrace of AI as a willingness to accept continuing mass infringement," writes RIAA chairman Mitch Glazier.
UMG, WMG and Sony are said to be considering a lawsuit against two of the most dominant AI startups in music, sources say.
Trained on 40 licensed music catalogs, Jen is a text-to-music model developed by Raised in Space and Futureverse founder Shara Senderoff with support from APG's Mike Caren.
The new deal will allow Universal signees to develop unique, custom voice models for their personal use in the recording studio.
The jingle business is largely a relic of the past, though some major earworms remain. But the age of AI may kill it off for good — and take away a crucial revenue source for creators.
