The new agreement focuses on, among other things, unauthorized AI-generated content. Credit: Skorzewiak / Shutterstock Social media giant Meta and the music company Universal Music Group, UMG, are expanding their previous long-term music agreement. The new deal allows Meta’s users to share songs from Universal’s music library on Meta-owned Facebook, Instagram, Horizon, Threads and Whatsapp without violating copyright, Techcrunch reports . The pact will also concern the treatment of “unauthorized AI-generated content.” This refers to when music is data scraped by AI systems, often without the creator’s consent. “We look forward to continuing to work together to address unauthorized AI-generated content that may affect artists and songwriters so that UMG can continue to protect their rights both now and in the future,” Michael Nash, Universal Music Group’s chief digital officer and executive vice president, said in a statement. Related content news US and India partner to strengthen semiconductor supply chain By bringing India into the fold, the US can create new avenues for semiconductor production and innovation, reducing its over-reliance on traditional hubs such as Taiwan. By Gyana Swain Sep 10, 2024 7 mins Technology Industry Computer Components feature Will genAI kill the help desk and other IT jobs? Generative AI adoption is bound to eliminate some tech-related jobs over the next few years. But in addition to creating new efficiencies, it will likely help other roles become more productive. By Lucas Mearian Sep 09, 2024 11 mins Technology Industry Generative AI IT Jobs opinion GenAI vendors' self-destructive habit of overpromising Just about every generative AI vendor offers enterprise CIOs all kinds of promises about the technology. But they’re talking up 2026 capabilities when trying to make 2024 sales. That’s a recipe for disaster for both buyer and seller. By Evan Schuman Sep 05, 2024 5 mins Generative AI Technology Industry news brief Canva raises prices by 320% for US customers A Teams subscription will cost $500 per year for five users. By Mikael Markander Sep 04, 2024 1 min Technology Industry Enterprise Applications Productivity Software Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe