Industry May 9, 2026
Tencent Music Addresses Copyright and AI Risks, Removes 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
Originally published by
Music Business Worldwide
Tencent Music (TME) reported the removal of over 250,000 songs in 2025 due to copyright concerns, with more than 600,000 'high-risk' copyright cases under review. This action was partly motivated by emerging risks associated with artificial intelligence.
Specifically, TME took down over 27,000 songs identified as involving 'song theft,' 'song laundering,' and 'trend hijacking.' The company is actively working to address copyright infringements and mitigate risks in the evolving digital music landscape. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.