Suno, an AI music generation platform, has secured $125 million in funding to expand its suite of tools that allow users to create original songs through text prompts. The funding round was led by prominent investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners, Nat Friedman and Daniel Gross, Matrix, and Founder Collective.

Founded by Mikey Shulman, Suno aims to democratize music creation by enabling users to generate complete musical compositions, including melodies and harmonies, simply by entering text or lyrics. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to transform these prompts into fully-formed songs.

"Our mission at Suno is to democratize music creation and unlock the musical creativity within everyone," explains Shulman. The company plans to use the new investment to enhance its AI technology and expand its global reach, with the goal of empowering a billion people to express themselves through music.

The platform's rise comes amid ongoing discussions about AI's role in the music industry, particularly regarding copyright concerns. While Suno has committed to working with artists, labels, and publishers to create an equitable ecosystem, questions remain about AI training data and potential copyright infringement, especially in light of legislation like Tennessee's ELVIS Act.

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