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Universal Music Group Issues Ultimatum to TikTok Over Song Catalog Access

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Source: The Guardian
Universal Music Group Issues Ultimatum to TikTok Over Song Catalog Access
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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.

Topics:entertainmentmusic-industry#ai#artist-compensation#music-industry#music-licensing#tiktok#universal-music-group
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