Analysis The following article originally appeared in Tim Ingham’s latest ‘Tim’s Take’ email, issued exclusively to MBW+ subscribers. News The biggest headlines from the past few days... News New deal includes PSU package and options tied to company share price performance News The deal also settles previous litigation between the companies; Firms will collaborate 'on next-generation licensed AI music' News The company argued that removing certain claims would let courts focus on whether training AI models on copyrighted music qualifies as fair use. Analysis News Warner Music Group has issued its financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2025 (calendar Q3 – the company’s fiscal Q4). News Blog post arrived just hours after WMG struck two key AI deals with Udio and Stability AI News Udio to launch a 'next-generation' AI-powered music creation, listening, and discovery platform in 2026