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AI music generators, like Suno.ai, have made significant advancements in recent years. This innovative tool, founded by Michael Shulman, Georg Kucsko, Martin Camacho, and Keenan Freyberg, is capable of transforming text into song lyrics, with the ability to incorporate inside jokes. Their AI-generated song "sad girl with piano performs the text of the MIT License" gained popularity in the AI community. Suno's latest model can produce coherent two-minute songs across various genres, and the company has established partnerships with industry giants such as Microsoft. However, concerns have emerged regarding the impact of AI tools on human artists. Over 200 artists have signed a letter urging tech companies to abstain from using such tools. The issue of ownership of AI-generated songs is also complex. Suno asserts ownership of music created through its free tier, while paying subscribers supposedly have ownership rights over their creations, as per the company's terms of service. The legal and copyright implications of purely AI-generated music remain uncertain, although the US Copyright Office has clarified that AI-generated visual art cannot be copyrighted. While Suno excels in creating unique lyrics and music, ethical questions persist regarding the use of musical works without artists' consent and the potential consequences for human musicians.