NMPA Inks Deals With Udio & KLAY, Marking First Industry-Wide Licensing Pacts With Major AI Music Firms

Music Publishers Are Cautiously Warming to AI Song Generator Startups

NMPA signed the first industry-wide licensing deal with Udio and Klay, shifting from litigation to regulated AI partnerships. This establishes creator licensing governance precedent, signaling mainstream adoption—though Sony Music still litigates.