YouTube Blocks US Access To Adele, Bob Dylan Songs Amid Rights Dispute: Google's Video Platform Responds To Angry User Deprived Of Tunes
Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola
YouTube, owned by Alphabet Inc., has blocked access to songs by artists like Adele and Bob Dylan in the U.S. due to a legal dispute with SESAC over music licensing. The platform is in negotiations to renew the agreement.

September 30, 2024 | 7:30 am
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YouTube, part of Alphabet Inc., has restricted access to certain songs in the U.S. due to a licensing dispute with SESAC. This could affect user satisfaction and YouTube Premium subscriptions.
The blocking of popular songs on YouTube due to a licensing dispute with SESAC could lead to user dissatisfaction, especially among YouTube Premium subscribers. This may negatively impact Alphabet's stock in the short term as it could affect user engagement and subscription renewals.
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YouTube, part of Alphabet Inc., has restricted access to certain songs in the U.S. due to a licensing dispute with SESAC. This could affect user satisfaction and YouTube Premium subscriptions.
The blocking of popular songs on YouTube due to a licensing dispute with SESAC could lead to user dissatisfaction, especially among YouTube Premium subscribers. This may negatively impact Alphabet's stock in the short term as it could affect user engagement and subscription renewals.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90