Why Universal Music Is Struggling to Impress Investors
THE SO WHAT
If Universal still has to explain its value in the AI music era, the market is questioning whether catalog control alone is enough when models can synthesize style on demand. For rights holders and platforms, the leverage shifts toward data, distribution, and enforcement rails — not just owning masters.
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