Italy Regulator Probes AI Music Platform Suno Over Terms Of Service

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has opened an investigation into AI music platform Suno, examining whether certain clauses in its Terms of Service unfairly impact consumer rights.

The probe focuses on contractual provisions that, according to the regulator, could create a significant imbalance between the rights and obligations of Suno and its users.

One of the key concerns is the level of discretion given to Suno to unilaterally change its contract, services and subscription prices without providing a specific justification. The authority also flagged provisions that appear to allow the company to suspend or terminate user accounts, along with associated content, at any time and without prior notice.

Copyright Clauses Under Scrutiny

The investigation also puts Suno’s treatment of copyright and creators’ rights under the spotlight.

According to the Italian regulator, the licence granted by consumers to use the platform is framed in broad and generic terms. It has also raised concerns over provisions requiring users to waive moral rights, which the authority says may conflict with Italian copyright law.

The copyright question adds another layer to the growing regulatory scrutiny surrounding generative AI music platforms, as questions over ownership, licensing and the rights attached to AI-generated music continue to evolve globally.

Dispute Resolution Also Flagged

The AGCM has further questioned provisions requiring consumers to resolve disputes through binding individual arbitration in the United States. The terms also reportedly include restrictions on class-action proceedings and establish Massachusetts as the exclusive jurisdiction for legal claims.

The authority is now expected to conduct a public consultation on the clauses under investigation. Trade associations, chambers of commerce and nationally representative consumer organisations will be able to participate.

Suno, a US-based generative AI company focused on music creation, has become one of the prominent platforms in the rapidly expanding AI music ecosystem. Its Terms of Service were most recently revised in August 2026 and took effect in September.

The Italian investigation comes as the wider music industry continues to grapple with the legal and commercial implications of generative AI,from copyright and training data to ownership, artist rights and the terms governing access to AI music tools.

For an industry already navigating lawsuits and regulatory questions around AI-generated music, the Suno probe puts another issue firmly on the table: how much control AI platforms should have over the rights and obligations of the creators and consumers using them.