Artists from Universal Music Group (UMG), including Taylor Swift, Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, are set to return to TikTok following a new licensing agreement that resolves a three-month dispute. Announced Wednesday, May 1, the deal addresses past concerns over artist compensation, the use of AI and user safety on TikTok. This agreement specifically tackles issues with generative AI by ensuring future AI developments within the music industry will protect artists’ and songwriters’ creative rights and financial earnings. TikTok CEO Shou Chew emphasized the platform’s commitment to drive value and promote UMG’s talent, including removing unauthorized AI-generated content…