Universal Music Group Signs New Licensing Agreement with TikTok

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Universal Music Group has signed a new licensing agreement with China’s TikTok app, restoring music to the platform after a hiatus. The deal includes promotional opportunities and AI protections. Meanwhile, the U.S. passed a bill requiring TikTok's parent company to sell the app within 9 months due to national security concerns.

Key Points

  • UMG and TikTok strike a new deal for music licensing
  • Bipartisan U.S. legislation aims to force ByteDance to sell TikTok due to national security concerns
  • TikTok CEO plans to challenge the sell-or-ban legislation in court

Pros

  • Restores music from UMG to TikTok after a hiatus
  • Includes promotional opportunities and AI protections

Cons

  • U.S. bill requires TikTok's parent company to sell the app within 9 months
  • National security concerns and dangers posed by TikTok, especially for kids and teens