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‘Stream ripping’ US allegations add to scrutiny of AI companies’ data collection

By Emma Whitford ( September 24, 2025, 19:08 GMT | Comment) -- New US “stream ripping” allegations against music startup Suno AI show that artificial intelligence companies are facing increasing scrutiny for their data-acquisition practices, as plaintiffs test claims that — if they stick — might be immune from a fair use defense. For defendants, it’s a reminder that initial steps in the AI model development process may carry legal risk even if courts ultimately find it’s fair for them to train their models on copyrighted works. New US "stream ripping” allegations against music startup Suno AI show that artificial intelligence companies are facing increasing scrutiny for their data-acquisition practices, as plaintiffs test claims that — if they stick — might be immune from a fair use defense....

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