Universal Music Group Issues Ultimatum to TikTok Over Song Catalog Access

Universal Music Group is threatening to remove its song catalog from TikTok as the companies have failed to reach an agreement on issues such as artist compensation and AI. In a scathing open letter, UMG accused TikTok of attempting to bully and intimidate them into accepting a deal worth less than fair market value. TikTok, in response, accused UMG of prioritizing greed over the interests of their artists and songwriters. The dispute also involves concerns about AI-generated music flooding the platform. If an agreement is not reached, UMG's songs will be removed from TikTok once the current deal expires.