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Universal Music Group admits data breach, Social Security Numbers and more stolen

There is no evidence of data misuse just yet, but UMG says hundreds are affected.

TechRadar · Oct 8, 2024

YouTube reportedly offering "lumps of cash" to major recording labels to train its AI models with huge libraries of music

YouTube is reportedly in the middle of striking a deal with major music labels, including Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records, to use their tracks to train AI.

Windows Central · Jun 28, 2024

YouTube may be planning to give us new AI song generators this year – and this time the music labels could let it happen

YouTube is reportedly looking to partner with record labels, by paying them to train AI on their songs.

TechRadar · Jun 27, 2024

Universal Music announces deal with TikTok to restore pop hits to the app

The deadlock over artist compensation and AI has been settled by the opposing sides after three gruelling months

Evening Standard · May 2, 2024

Music from Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and The Weeknd is returning to TikTok, thanks to a “multi-dimensional licensing agreement” with Universal

The companies say that they’ll work together to protect “human artistry” from the threat of AI-generated content

MusicRadar · May 2, 2024

Universal Music Group And Tiktok End Feud

UMG and TikTok strike a deal to bring back major artists like Ariana Grande and Adele, enhancing commercial opportunities and artist compensation.

Top News · May 2, 2024

Universal signs TikTok deal allowing artists back on platform

Music group pulled content amid row over issues such as deepfake AI-generated music and artists’ compensation

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024

Taylor Swift Returns To Tiktok Amid Universal Music Group Dispute

Taylor Swift's return to TikTok amid UMG-TikTok dispute showcases her support for the platform and its promotional capabilities.

Top News · Apr 13, 2024

Taylor Swift’s music returns to TikTok ahead of 11th studio album release

A licensing disagreement between UMG and TikTok resulted in the label withdrawing its music from the platform in February

Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2024

“We believe music is central to humanity”: Roland and Universal Music Group announce their 7 Principles for Music Creation with AI as they confirm new strategic partnership

Two industry giants announce strategic partnership as that argue that “human-created works must be respected and protected”

MusicRadar · Mar 20, 2024