Industry May 9, 2026
Tencent Music Tackles AI Copyright Risks and Song Theft
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 a significant crackdown on copyright infringement in 2025, removing over 250,000 songs and reviewing more than 600,000 cases deemed 'high-risk' due to emerging AI threats. This initiative specifically addressed over 27,000 songs identified as instances of 'song theft,' 'song laundering,' and 'trend hijacking.' Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.