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UMG-Udio Deal FAQ: What Questions Remain About the AI Agreement That’s Shaken Up the Music Biz?

Udio and UMG struck a landmark AI licensing deal earlier this week. In this FAQ, Billboard explains some of the most important stipulations of the agreement.

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