Universal Music Group (UMG) has entered into a partnership with Klay Vision, an AI company focused on ethical music generation, to develop a “Large Music Model” named KLayMM. The model aims to leverage AI for music creation while respecting copyright and artist rights, promoting collaboration between human artists and AI technology. The partnership emphasizes ethical AI development, ensuring copyright and artist rights are protected, and creating opportunities for new creative avenues. The collaboration seeks to address concerns about copyright infringement and artist exploitation often associated with AI-generated music. It highlights a growing trend of music companies embracing AI technology, with UMG also involved in various lawsuits and licensing arrangements related to AI music.