You can now create songs within your iMessage conversations.
iMessage users can now transform chats into brief AI-generated songs
Suno has introduced an iMessage extension within its iOS app, allowing users to create 30-second songs from voice recordings or typed messages in a conversation.
This feature is included in the most recent version of the Suno app and requires both participants in the chat to have it downloaded. Users can access Suno from the plus menu in Messages, compose a track, and share it without needing to open the standalone app.
How does Suno function within iMessage?
You can either record a voice prompt or click the keyboard icon to input your request. Suno will then convert the prompt into a 30-second track that can be immediately shared in the conversation.
The company also suggests copying and pasting a friend’s message into the prompt box, which is likely to yield amusing results in group chats. Both users must have the Suno app installed for this feature to be effective. It's a clever addition to an app that simplifies song creation.
Suno’s legal issues are ongoing
The introduction of the new iMessage feature comes as Suno faces renewed scrutiny regarding the music utilized to train its AI models. A recent investigation by 404 Media revealed that, according to source code obtained following a breach, Suno scraped millions of songs, lyrics, and audio files from platforms like YouTube Music, Deezer, and Genius. One file allegedly indicated that the company had gathered over two million clips from YouTube Music alone.
Suno has previously acknowledged that its models relied on music files available on the open internet, but it claims that this practice falls under fair use. In 2024, major record labels filed lawsuits against the company, alleging unauthorized use of copyrighted recordings. Warner Music has since settled its lawsuit and formed a licensing agreement with Suno. However, legal disputes with Universal Music Group and Sony Music are still pending.
While the new iMessage chat-to-song feature may appear to be harmless fun, the underlying technology is connected to one of the most significant copyright disputes in the music industry.
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You can now create songs within your iMessage conversations.
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