UMG Set to Pull Music from TikTok Amid Bullying Accusations
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Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced that it will stop licensing its music to TikTok, accusing the social media platform of bullying and intimidation during contract negotiations. UMG cited issues including fair compensation for artists and songwriters, protection from AI-generated music, and online safety. TikTok responded, accusing UMG of prioritizing greed over the interests of its artists and songwriters. The dispute highlights the challenges the music industry faces with the rise of AI-generated music and the negotiation of fair compensation in the digital era.
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