Industry May 9, 2026
Tencent Music Addresses AI Risks, Removes Over 250,000 Songs
TME said it took down over 27,000 songs specifically involved in what it categorizes as "song theft," "song laundering," and "trend hijacking" Source
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Music Business Worldwide
In 2025, Tencent Music (TME) removed more than 250,000 songs and reviewed over 600,000 cases flagged for copyright issues, citing emerging AI risks. Of the songs removed, over 27,000 were specifically identified as involving "song theft," "song laundering," and "trend hijacking." Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.