Suno launches Spark incubator program to feed independent artists to its AI machine

AI music platform Suno has launched an incubator program called Spark, offering grants and support to independent artists. However, the program's terms have drawn criticism for requiring participants to waive legal rights and agree to restrictive non-disparagement clauses.
Why it matters
The program highlights the growing tension between AI companies and the creative community regarding intellectual property and fair labor practices.
Suno has ambitions to be more than just a toy to churn out AI slop, it also wants to be a streaming destination and to break new artists. Spark is their new incubator program for independent artists that provides grants, mentorship, and marketing support.
The framing focuses on the controversial legal terms and the 'alarming' nature of the non-disparagement clauses.
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