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On August 6, 2026, Suno announced significant policy and platform changes, including the introduction of audio watermarking, new download restrictions to prevent mass distribution on streaming services, and updated guidelines prohibiting the use of real artists' voices without permission. These changes were made in direct response to increasing international copyright losses and a class action lawsuit following a data breach affecting 55 million users. Suno's policy updates o

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