Industry May 9, 2026
Tencent Music Addresses AI Risks and Copyright Infringement
TME said it took down over 27,000 songs specifically involved in what it categorizes as "song theft," "song laundering," and "trend hijacking" Source
Originally published by
Music Business Worldwide
Tencent Music (TME) has reported significant actions taken in 2025 to combat copyright issues, particularly in light of emerging AI risks. The company removed over 250,000 songs and conducted reviews of more than 600,000 cases categorized as high-risk copyright matters. TME specifically identified and removed over 27,000 songs involved in activities such as 'song theft,' 'song laundering,' and 'trend hijacking.' Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.