On Thursday, TikTok experienced a loss of sound in videos due to failed licensing negotiations with Universal Music Group.
The dispute, marked by a fiery open letter from Universal on Tuesday, highlighted dissatisfaction with TikTok’s payment offers and concerns about A.I.-generated recordings flooding the platform.
Confirming the removal of Universal’s music, TikTok witnessed the impact as recordings and videos featuring Universal artists went silent or had audio muted.
Users were unable to add Universal songs to new videos, affecting profiles like Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande’s, which displayed limited or no available tracks.
