Facebook Steps Onto YouTube's Turf With Universal Deal

Facebook has partnered with Universal Music Group to allow users to upload and share music across its platforms, addressing previous issues with video content removal due to copyright violations. This move positions Facebook as a competitor to YouTube and aims to improve its relationship with the music industry. Facebook is also in talks with other major labels like Sony and Warner. The music industry seeks to control free content, as seen in recent deals with Spotify and YouTube, aiming to encourage paid subscriptions for full access.

What has been the impact of copyright issues on Facebook users regarding music in videos?

What are the expectations regarding future deals between Facebook and other record labels?