# UMG Recording sues Distrokid

> Source: <https://chatgptiseatingtheworld.com/2026/09/17/umg-recording-sues-distrokid/>
> Published: 2026-09-17 19:01:42+00:00

In the district of Delaware, UMG Recordings sued Distrokid for alleged copyright infringement based on the theory “DistroKid is flooding platforms with AI-generated ‘slop/ that siphons revenue and listeners from the legitimate artists.”

This is copyright lawsuit number 144 against AI companies.

**Claims:** 

- Delaware Deceptive Trade Practices Act (Count 1)
- Direct Copyright Infringement (Count 2)
- Vicarious Infringement (Count 3)
- Direct Infringement of Pre-1972 Sound Recordings (Count 4)
- Vicarious Infringement of Pre-1972 Sound Recordings (Count 5).

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