Universal Music Group and TikTok renew agreement to combat unauthorized AI music

Universal Music Group and TikTok renew agreement to combat unauthorized AI music

For years, UMG has pushed platforms, streaming services, and AI companies to implement stricter content moderation policies

Why TikTok And Universal Music Group Reunited After Their Fallout Over AI Music

Universal Music Group and TikTok are trying to clean up the AI music chaos before it gets even messier. The two companies announced a renewed multi year licensing agreement this week, and this time the focus is bigger than viral dances and streaming numbers. The new deal puts unauthorized AI generated music directly in the crosshairs while promising stronger protections for artists and songwriters across the platform. That includes improving att…

TikTok’s new UMG deal cracks down on unauthorised GenAI music

It’s just over two years since Universal Music Group and TikTok renewed their licensing deal after a damaging (and public) fall-out over terms, as well as UMG’s claim that TikTok was “flooded with AI-generated recordings”. That appears to have been a two-year agreement, because late last week the two companies announced its renewal – thankfully for all concerned with […]

UMG's new TikTok and Spotify deals are what we should expect in the age of AI

In its latest deal with TikTok, Universal Music Group said it’s all about “[promoting] human artistry.” That’s a pretty statement–but if you think it means UMG is anti-AI, think again. The new UMG x TikTok deal is a multiyear licensing agreement that lets TikTok keep songs from chart-topping artists like Lady Gaga in exchange for royalties being paid every time those songs are included in user-generated content. It marks the end of a somewhat ro…

UMG and TikTok sign new multi-year licensing agreement

Universal Music Group (UMG) and TikTok have announced a new multi-year strategic licensing agreement aimed at expanding collaboration between the two companies and strengthening opportunities for artists, songwriters and creators. Under the agreement, TikTok users will continue to have access to UMG’s recorded music and publishing catalogue. The companies said the deal also seeks to strengthen engagement between creators and artists through tech…