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Sureel&#8217;s core offering is a system that assigns &#8220;AI DNA&#8221; to recordings, enabling the tracing of their use in AI models and AI-generated content.<\/p>\n<p>The AI DNA process deconstructs recordings into distinct components and monitors how those components are utilized within AI systems.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond tracking, Sureel provides a range of services for artists, songwriters, and rightsholders. 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