TikTok Launches AI Song Creation Feature 'AI Song' for Testing


Universal Music Group and TikTok reached a multi-year strategic licensing agreement on May 22, 2026, extending their music promotion partnership and, for the first time, elevating the governance of 'unauthorized AI-generated music' to a strategic priority. Key points include a joint commitment to identify and strictly control unauthorized AI content, reflecting a deep consensus on business logic in the AI era.....
A famous Japanese voice actor, Kentaro Tsuda, has sued TikTok's operator, accusing it of infringing on his voice copyright, making it the industry's first case against the use of generative AI to steal voiceprints. Tsuda is known for his dubbing in 'Jujutsu Kaisen,' and his unique voice is considered a professional asset. A gray industry chain has been profiting by illegally using voiceprints, earning thousands daily and sparking controversy.
Spotify has reached a milestone strategic licensing agreement with Universal Music Group, allowing Premium users to legally use generative AI technology to cover songs, marking the official regulation of AI music creation by streaming platforms and establishing new rules for the fan ecosystem.
At the French Cannes Film Festival, ByteDance's Volcano Engine launched the video generation model Seedance 2.0 and demonstrated its commercial application in film production. Eight AI films created based on this model were showcased, including the world's first 95-minute AI feature film 'HELL GRIND' produced by the US platform Higgsfield, marking the acceleration of generative AI into the mainstream film industry.
According to Apple's 2025 App Store Compliance Review Report, through collaboration between AI and human review, over $2.2 billion in potential fraud transactions were successfully prevented, with a total of over $11.2 billion blocked over six years. As generative AI lowers the development barrier, fraud activities are becoming more scalable and complex. Apple has increased its investment in machine learning, using AI models to accurately identify malicious software and strengthen platform security.