YouTube blocks songs from artists including Adele and Green Day amid licensing negotiations
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Songs by popular artists like Adele and Green Day are disappearing from YouTube due to an expiring agreement with SESAC, affecting accessibility in the US.
YouTube states it is in negotiations with SESAC to renew their deal but admits they could not secure an agreement before the previous contract expired.
Certain videos are now blocked in the US, displaying a message indicating they contain content from SESAC, making them unavailable in the country.
According to sources, SESAC's deal with YouTube has not technically expired yet, hinting the removal of content could be a negotiation tactic.
Read at Engadget
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