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Universal Music, Warner Music nearing AI licensing deals, FT reports

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Posted on October 2, 2025

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(Reuters) -Universal Music and Warner Music are nearing landmark artificial intelligence licensing deals, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.  Universal

Universal Music, Warner Music nearing AI licensing deals, FT reports

(Reuters) -Universal Music and Warner Music are nearing landmark artificial intelligence licensing deals, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. 

Universal and Warner could each strike deals with AI companies within weeks, the newspaper said.

Reuters could not immediately confirm the report.

(Reporting by Nilutpal Timsina in Bengaluru; Editing by Janane Venkatraman)

Key Takeaways

  • Universal and Warner Music are nearing AI licensing deals.
  • The deals could be finalized within weeks.
  • Financial Times reported the potential agreements.
  • Reuters has not confirmed the report.
  • AI companies are involved in the negotiations.

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