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Taylor Swift returns to TikTok as AI voice clones removed

Well-known songs by artists such as Drake, Rihanna and Bob Dylan will be back on the platform shortly

Taylor Swift is one of a number of artists returning to TikTok after it struck a deal with Universal Music

TikTok has agreed a deal with Universal Music that will bring its artists’ songs back to the social media platform, ending a months-long stand-off that saw performers including Drake and Rihanna pulled from the network.

The deal includes better pay for songwriters and artists, new promotional agreements and protections against AI-generated music, the companies said in a statement on Thursday. Artists including Drake, Rihanna, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar and Bob Dylan will be available on ...