Musician SZA criticized AI music generators this weekend, specifically targeting Suno for training on what she called 'the best and brightest Black minds of writers and producers' without permission or compensation. According to Variety, SZA highlighted the inequity: while Black creative talent drives global influence, the financial benefits flow elsewhere. She also alleged producer Diplo holds a stake in Suno. The dispute underscores a growing debate in AI development: whether training on copyrighted creative work constitutes fair use or exploitation of artists' labor.

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