Industry May 9, 2026
Tencent Music addresses copyright and AI risks in 2025
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) reported substantial efforts in copyright protection and addressing AI-related risks throughout 2025. The company removed over 250,000 songs and conducted reviews of more than 600,000 cases flagged as having potential copyright issues. TME specifically took down over 27,000 songs categorized as involving "song theft," "song laundering," and "trend hijacking." Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.