Universal Music Group Issues Ultimatum to TikTok Over Song Licensing
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Universal Music Group is set to remove its song catalog from TikTok on January 31 after failing to reach a new licensing agreement with the platform. In an open letter, UMG cited issues of fair compensation for artists and songwriters, protection from AI-generated content, and online safety. TikTok responded, accusing UMG of prioritizing greed over the interests of their artists and songwriters, while UMG criticized TikTok for not addressing its obligations as a social platform. This move will impact TikTok users and their ability to use songs from top-tier talent in their videos.
Topics:entertainment#artists#licensing-deal#music-business#social-media#tiktok#universal-music-group
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