Industry May 10, 2026
Tencent Music Addresses Copyright Infringement and AI Risks
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) took down over 250,000 songs and reviewed more than 600,000 cases flagged as high-risk copyright infringements. The company specifically removed over 27,000 songs identified as involving 'song theft,' 'song laundering,' and 'trend hijacking.' These actions were taken in response to emerging risks associated with artificial intelligence. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.