在美国马萨诸塞州剑桥市一座19世纪的历史建筑中，Suno公司首席执行官迈基·舒尔曼（Mikey Shulman）坐到了录音台的调音桌前。他身旁的一位研究科 学家正在"创作"一首新歌——笛子的部分展现出潜力，打击乐部分则尚待完善。 然而，两人均未演奏任何实体乐器，他们仅输入了若干描述性词语：" 非洲节拍、笛子、鼓、每分钟90拍 "，数秒后一段富有感染力的节奏序列便生成 了。这一场景折射出生成式人工智能对音乐创作领域的深层渗透。 Suno创始人之一的迈基·舒尔曼（右）与研究科学家于2026年1月13日合作创作一首歌（图源：AP） 与Midjourney、SeedDance 2.0等AI视频工具对影视业的冲击类似，AI也正在将传统音乐行业逼入墙角。如果说二者有差别，那就是AI生成音乐不涉及对物 理世界的模拟，其技术障碍和入手门槛更低，其生成能力更为强大、影响冲击也更加剧烈。 自2022年相关技术取得突破性进展以来，音乐创作的技术门槛被显著降低。用户仅需输入简单的文本指令，即可在数分钟内获得一首结构完整的音乐作 品。然而，技术便利性的背后，围绕版权归属、创作主体定义及产业利益分配的争议正持续发酵。 01 产业关系的重 ...

Core Perspective - The emergence of AI-generated music platforms like Suno and Udio has sparked significant legal challenges from the music industry, particularly regarding copyright infringement, as these startups utilize AI to create music inspired by existing artists [3][5][6]. Company Overview - Suno, co-founded in 2022, is currently valued at $2.45 billion and has reached settlements with Warner Music, while Udio has secured licensing agreements with Warner, Universal, and independent label Merlin [6]. - Udio, founded in 2023 by AI researchers from Google, operates with fewer users and less capital than Suno, positioning itself as a friendly alternative in the competitive landscape of AI music generation [12][19]. Industry Dynamics - Major record labels, including Sony Music, Universal Music, and Warner Records, have initiated lawsuits against Suno and Udio for allegedly exploiting the intellectual property of their artists [5][6]. - The music industry is grappling with the implications of AI technology, as many artists express concerns over copyright and the potential for exploitation without proper licensing agreements [8][16]. User Experience and Market Response - Users of Udio experienced frustration when blocked from downloading their AI-generated tracks following licensing agreements, leading to a notable exodus from the platform [7]. - Despite the challenges, Udio's CEO remains optimistic about adapting the business model to allow fans to interact with and modify the works of willing artists [7][19]. Perspectives on AI in Music - Some industry professionals, like Jonathan Wyner, view generative AI as a tool that can enhance creativity and accessibility in music-making, while others, including Tift Merritt, advocate for more transparent licensing practices to protect independent artists [15][16]. - The divide in opinions is highlighted by contrasting views from the CEOs of Suno and Udio, with Shulman expressing a more antagonistic stance initially, while Sanchez emphasizes a collaborative approach with the music industry [9][19].

在AI爆发的当下，有一些趋势已经不能再用传统行业思维来判断了。 2025年，新歌发行量出现罕见的激增，ISRC编码歌曲的增量是2024年的2.6倍，5120万的歌曲量足够搭建一个新的Spotify。这一现象只能用AI音乐爆发来 解释，仅Deezer一个平台，去年新增的AI歌曲数量预计超过千万。 平台开始采取措施应对AI内容泛滥，Spotify宣称已下架超过7500万首AI歌曲，Bandcamp宣布严禁AI内容上传，Deezer新升级的个性化音乐推荐功能Flow 还可以过滤所有AI歌曲。 创作平权的代价 AI正在音乐领域迅速普及，使用AI辅助创作已经成为大势所趋。 音乐制作Landr去年年底面向1200位音乐人做的调查显示，已经有87%的音乐人在某个环节使用AI，这个数字比2024年一份同类调查的48%大幅增长。其 中，初学者更乐于使用AI音乐生成器（51%），高阶音乐人仅为25%。 这个调查结果符合业界对于AI爆发背景下的心理预期，AI将更多成为普通人或初级音乐玩家进入音乐创作领域的敲门砖。 过去一年，AI音乐领域的热点基本上都由非专业人士主导，程序员用AI生成热歌赚5位数版权收入、工程师用AI生成音乐创办的 ...

It's quite important because you know the the each capital resources have a different risk appetite as well as a different time horizon and as we diversify our business and we need to acquire many asset classes we can find out the best fit of the you know the capital investment and asset class. >> Is that why you entered a relationship with Apollo for music catalog because you needed a long-term time horizon. >> Exactly.And the music capital is a relatively low risk and low return you know the asset class a ...

Corporate Revolution in Japan - Japanese corporations are undergoing significant structural and financial changes to enhance productivity and investment opportunities [1][2] - The concept of requiring companies to develop plans to exceed one times book value has been effective in driving management reforms [2] Changes in Corporate Governance - There is an observable shift towards more diverse boards and proactive decision-making among CEOs in Japan [3] - Companies are increasingly scrutinizing their listing status on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, with a notable rise in delistings from 50 to 125 last year, and 16 already announced for this year [5][6] Business Reorganization and Spin-offs - Japanese companies are beginning to spin off operations, with 280 spin-offs last year compared to none previously, indicating a serious commitment to reorganizing business portfolios [7][8] - Panasonic Holdings sold a majority interest in its automotive division to Apollo Global Management, resulting in a 70% increase in share value since the deal [9] Focus on Core Competencies - Companies like Panasonic are recognizing that they may not be the best owners of certain operations, leading to strategic partnerships that allow for a more focused approach [11][14] - The automotive sector is shifting from traditional driving performance to a broader mobility experience, reflecting changing consumer preferences [10][9] Transformation in Entertainment Sector - Sony is transitioning from manufacturing electronics to producing entertainment, with entertainment revenue growing from 30% to 60% of total revenue by 2024 [20][21] - The gaming sector is a significant focus for Sony, with major titles contributing to its revenue growth [22][23] Investment Strategies and Partnerships - Companies are seeking patient capital to support transformations, as seen in Sony's collaboration with Apollo for music catalog investments [27][29] - The partnership with Apollo is aimed at diversifying business and acquiring assets that align with long-term growth strategies [26][27]

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Core Viewpoint - Warner Music has entered into licensing agreements with AI music platforms Suno and Udio, set to be implemented in 2026, indicating a strategic shift towards AI-driven music creation and distribution [1] Group 1: Licensing Agreements - Suno plans to launch a new generation AI model trained on licensed data in 2026, while retiring its existing model [1] - Suno will acquire Warner's concert information service platform Songkick and operate it independently [1] - Udio is set to launch a generative AI music creation service platform in 2026, aimed at developing compliant AI-assisted creative tools [1] Group 2: Cost Management and Investment Strategy - The company announced a new round of layoffs and cost-cutting measures in 2025, targeting savings of approximately $300 million [1] - The saved funds will be reinvested into A&R (Artist and Repertoire) and acquisition activities to optimize the long-term business structure [1] - These adjustments may continue to impact operational direction into 2026 [1]

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