Suno shares plans to combat spammy AI music

AIEntertainmentNewsSuno shares plans to combat spammy AI musicThe company is changing its download policy and rolling out new watermarking technology.The company is changing its download policy and rolling out new watermarking technology.by Terrence O'BrienAug 6, 2026, 5:39 PM UTCLinkShareGiftSuno’s AI vocalists could learn a thing or two from this glitchy image. Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty ImagesPart OfAll the latest in AI ‘music’see all updates Terrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths.Suno announced plans to implement a new watermarking technology and download policy to limit the spread of spammy AI tracks and increase transparency. In a lengthy blog post, CEO and co-founder Mikey Shulman laid out the company’s principles and the next steps for the company as it seeks legitimacy.The company is rolling out new transparency tools, along with new watermarking and fingerprinting tech. Shulman says it aligns with “emerging industry standards” that will make it easier to identify Suno-generated content. He also says the company is aiming to partner with “distribution platforms on combatting fraud and misuse.”Last year, the company also announced it would change its download policy following a settlement with Warner Music Group (WMG), and in the wake of a similar settlement between WMG and Udio that ended downloads of outputs from that platform entirely. The company hasn’t offered specifics yet, but at the time it announced the plan last year, it said that downloads would be limited to paying subscribers, and users would be limited to a certain number of downloads each month.Shulman’s post repeatedly mentions the company’s dedication to transparency, respect for rights holders, and the importance of human-made art. But he’s also careful to say it’s not Suno’s place to “pass judgment” on the value of individual pieces of art, and that it’s ultimately up to artists and platforms to decide whether they want to disclose the use of AI tools.Suno didn’t immediately respond to a request for specifics about the new policies and technology.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Terrence O'BrienAIEntertainmentMusicNewsMore in: All the latest in AI ‘music’Fenix Flexin isn’t even denying using AI to make ‘Rubberz’ anymoreTerrence O'BrienAug 7Suno will start scanning outputs for copyright infringment.Terrence O'BrienAug 7Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter might be a robot, but even he’s not interested in AI music.Terrence O'BrienAug 7Most PopularMost PopularWerewolf transformed my old gadgets into USB-C powered onesWhy does Apple keep banning Telegram, but never X?Trying to explain One Night Only’s tech-enforced sex dystopiaJony Ive’s first OpenAI gadget is reportedly a hockey puck-sized smart speakerFord’s first ultra-cheap EV is called Fathom, a full-featured truck for $28,350The Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.Advertiser Content FromThis is the title for the native ad