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The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) has launched a lawsuit against an AI music generation platform. Singer-songwriter Allison Russell performs in honour of Joni Mitchell at the 2025 SOCAN awards in Toronto, on Sept. 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

AI music lawsuits raise questions about American companies and Canadian arts

A recent survey of working musicians in Canada points to a growing discontent about AI in music, and points to how we could gain a music industry that allows Canadian music to flourish.
(L-R) Bad Bunny, Stefflon Don, Drake and Justin Bieber are all named in the lawsuit. Tinseltown/Featureflash Photo Agency/Anton Mak/DFree/Shutterstock

The lawsuit that could bring reggaetón to its knees

The legal action means thousands of songs may be deemed in violation of copyright. This would establish a precedent for future copyright claims based on popular rhythms.

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