The major labels' copyright infringement lawsuit against AI company Udio is facing significant delays, with trial proceedings potentially extending deep into 2025, highlighting the legal system's challenges in keeping pace with rapidly evolving AI technology.

Key Timeline Disputes:

• Document Production Deadline:

  • Udio proposes: April 10th, 2025
  • Major labels prefer: November 1st, 2024

• Expert Discovery Completion:

  • Udio suggests: September 26th, 2025
  • Major labels request: February 14th, 2025

• Summary Judgment Motions:

  • Udio pushes for: October 21st, 2025
  • Major labels aim for: March 14th, 2025

The core dispute centers on fair use arguments, with AI developers claiming that mass ingestion of copyrighted materials for AI training qualifies as transformative use. The major labels seek to prioritize this central liability issue for expedited resolution.

Udio defends its proposed timeline, noting it's actually faster than many other AI-related cases. However, the extended schedule raises concerns about the legal system's ability to effectively address AI technology that continues to evolve rapidly.

The case's outcome will establish important legal precedents for AI's use of copyrighted material in the music industry, extending beyond mere monetary implications.

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