UMG and TikTok announced the renewal of their licensing agreement, which includes commitments to remove unauthorized AI-generated music from the platform and improve how artists and songwriters are credited.
The agreement follows tensions that escalated in 2024 when UMG accused TikTok of inadequately addressing AI-generated music and copyright issues, leading UMG to temporarily pull its music catalog from TikTok.
The deal reflects broader industry concern about AI tools that can mimic artists' voices or create counterfeit songs, including viral AI-generated tracks imitating Drake and The Weeknd that accumulated millions of streams before removal.
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