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TikTok Ban Watch 2024

Mar 12, 2024
This podcast discusses the potential ban of TikTok in the US, including ByteDance's battle with Oracle, political implications, and cultural power. It also explores allegations of manipulation without evidence, TikTok's business strategies, and the clash with Universal Music over royalties.
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Quick takeaways

  • TikTok faces challenges with Universal Music over AI and royalty issues, highlighting its reliance on commercial music.
  • Competitors like Reels and YouTube Shorts offer alternatives to TikTok, each facing unique monetization and community challenges.

Deep dives

TikTok's Complicated Battle with Universal Music

TikTok faces a complex challenge with Universal Music as the label pulls out music from the platform, citing AI and royalty issues. Universal's move causes disruptions for creators and potential lawsuits while highlighting TikTok's heavy reliance on commercial music for user engagement and creativity.

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