Koda, the Danish copyright organization, is taking legal action against Suno, accusing it of using music from famous artists such as Aqua, MØ and Christopher without permission. The case has sparked international interest, with Koda calling it “the biggest theft in music history” and demanding justice for the creators.
Η Suno is at the center of one of the most serious scandals in the music industry in recent years. The Danish copyright organization, Koda, has filed a lawsuit against the artificial intelligence company, accusing it of copyright infringement. According to the charges, Suno allegedly illegally used musical works from the Danish repertoire, including songs by well-known artists such as Aqua, MØ and Christopher, to train its systems.
Koda claims that the company used a huge amount of music data without any permission and without informing which compositions or tracks were incorporated into its models. In an official statement, the organization described the incident as “the largest music theft ever,” emphasizing that “Suno stole our repertoire and created new music based on it — without asking permission and without paying a single euro to the creators.”
Read Also: TikTok Awards 2025: KATSEYE, Laufey and sombr claim breakthrough of the year
The case joins a series of lawsuits filed in recent months by the world's largest record labels — Universal Music Group, Sony Music and Warner Music Group — against artificial intelligence companies like Suno and Udio. The labels accuse the companies of using copyrighted works to train their models without any compensation to the creators.
Recently, Universal Music Group reached an agreement with Udio, creating a new collaboration model that includes financial compensation and a structured licensing framework. According to reports, Universal artists will now be able to participate in training and content creation through artificial intelligence, receiving a share of the revenue.
However, Suno has not made any such move, nor has it entered into formal agreements with major music organizations. The company, which bills itself as an “innovative one-click music creation platform,” has already faced other lawsuits. Among them are a group of independent artists from Illinois, country musician Tony Justice, and German copyright organization GEMA, which also accuse it of unauthorized use of their works.
Koda CEO Gorm Arrildsen was categorical: “An American tech company has knowingly stolen Denmark’s musical heritage,” he said, emphasizing that “Koda believes in the responsible development of artificial intelligence, but what we see today is far from respect for creators.”
Koda clarified that she is not opposed to the use of artificial intelligence as a tool in music creation, as long as the rules are followed and those who contribute their work are paid. “The responsible use of artificial intelligence requires transparency and fair compensation for creators,” she said.
Read Also: Radiohead goes viral again: How “Let Down” became a TikTok phenomenon 28 years later
Koda's case has already generated international interest, as it could shape how the relationship between artificial intelligence and copyright is defined. Legal circles believe that the lawsuit could serve as a model for similar moves around the world, setting clear rules for the use of works in training AI models.
Suno has not made a public statement, while sources say it may defend its practices legally, citing the principle of “fair use” that applies in the United States for educational or research data. However, Koda emphasizes that Suno operates commercially, producing music that directly competes with the very creators it supposedly inspires.
The music community in Denmark and across Europe has expressed its support for Koda, considering this lawsuit to be a fight for the rights of all artists in an era when artificial intelligence is redefining the boundaries of creation.
Artists like MØ and Christopher have publicly expressed their displeasure over the use of their music without permission, while several creators internationally state that their music is being exploited by AI systems without any compensation or notification.
This case opens a new chapter for the music industry. As AI companies expand their capabilities, the need for legal boundaries and clear rules becomes more urgent than ever. Koda argues that “technology can be an ally of creation, but not at the expense of those who enable it.”
Read Also: MTV: The End of an Era – How YouTube and TikTok Changed the Music Landscape Forever
The outcome of the lawsuit is being awaited with great interest, as it could be a turning point for the future balance between innovation and artistic ownership. Until then, Koda’s case against Suno has already written its first chapter in the history of the AI music era.
