Universal Music Spars With TikTok Over AI Music, Royalties, and Content Moderation
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Universal Music Group accused TikTok of improperly using AI to create music and not compensating artists fairly.
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Universal claimed TikTok promotes AI-generated music, tools for users to create it, and wants lower royalty rates.
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Universal said TikTok fails to address inappropriate content like sexual deepfakes or copyright infringement.
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Universal alleged TikTok responded to negotiations with "indifference and intimidation," including removing some Universal artists.
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The tensions come as the contract allowing TikTok to use Universal's catalog expires January 31st.