UMG AND TIKTOK KISS AND MAKE UP! NEW DEAL FEATURES AI MUSIC COPS!
After a very public feud, Universal Music Group and TikTok bury the hatchet with a fresh licensing deal that tackles the wild west of AI-generated music.
5/22/2026, 1:08:32 PM
Universal Music Group (UMG) and TikTok are officially back in business, folks! These two giants, who were just duking it out over royalties earlier this year, have surprised everyone by sealing a brand-new licensing deal. And get this – it’s a big one for the "AI Era."
According to the Hollywood Reporter, this new agreement isn’t just about the usual music rights. It’s got a special clause aimed squarely at all that unauthorized AI-generated music floating around. That means UMG
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