X accuses music publishers of ‘weaponizing’ DMCA takedowns

https://www.theverge.com/news/860013/x-nmpa-music-publishers-dmca-antitrust-lawsuit

Emma Roth Jan 09, 2026 · 1 min read
X accuses music publishers of ‘weaponizing’ DMCA takedowns
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X accuses music publishers of ‘weaponizing’ DMCA takedowns

X claims the NMPA and music publishers attempted to pressure the platform into industrywide licensing deals.

X claims the NMPA and music publishers attempted to pressure the platform into industrywide licensing deals.

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