Universal Music Group Threatens to Remove Top Artists' Music from TikTok Amid Licensing Dispute

Universal Music Group's licensing agreement with TikTok is set to expire, potentially leading to the removal of music from artists like Taylor Swift from the platform. UMG cited issues including fair compensation for artists and songwriters, protection from AI's impact, and online safety as reasons for the impasse. TikTok has been accused of proposing lower payment rates and allowing AI-generated music, which UMG claims could harm human artists. TikTok responded by accusing UMG of prioritizing money over the best interest of its artists.