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The Vergecast · July 14, 2026 · 31m

The problem with Suno and AI music

AI-generated music is suddenly everywhere on social media and streaming platforms, and Suno is at the center of it. The Verge's Terrence O'Brien joins host David Pierce to trace Suno's rapid rise, examine its v5.5 customization features, and debate whether AI can truly change how we create and consume music. They also discuss the technology's soullessness, explore the copyright nightmare it represents, and wonder whether AI songs might ever become genuine hits.

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Highlights

Suno's rapid ascent
AI-generated music from Suno has spread rapidly across social media and streaming services, becoming nearly unavoidable.
Can AI music change creation and consumption?
O'Brien and Pierce debated whether tools like Suno could fundamentally alter the ways people create and listen to music.
Suno v5.5 and customization
Suno’s v5.5 update introduced greater control over musical parameters, allowing users to steer the AI’s output more precisely.
Technically impressive but soulless
Despite technical improvements, AI-generated music continues to feel hollow and emotionally unfulfilling.
Suno as a copyright nightmare
The Verge covered the legal minefield created by Suno, which trains on copyrighted music without explicit permission.
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