TIKTOK IS FACING ITS OWN NAPSTER MOMENT

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Universal Music Group (UMG) pulled its catalog from TikTok last week, leaving many videos without sound. It attributed this action to concerns about AI-generated music and accused TikTok of sponsoring artist replacement by AI. There are fears that the move will lead to a surge in piracy and hinder smaller artists. The move is reminiscent of past conflicts like Napster’s shutdown, highlighting ongoing tensions in the music industry regarding ownership and distribution models.