Exclusive | Record Companies Push to Label AI Songs on Streaming Platforms
The music industry is mobilizing to implement standardized labeling for AI-generated tracks as streaming platforms navigate new royalty policies.
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📍 How it ended
Major record industry organizations and coalitions proposed a new system to label AI-generated songs on streaming platforms. Concurrently, at least one streaming service established a policy to permit AI music on its platform while refusing to pay royalties for those tracks.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 63d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Record labels and industry organizations are pushing for a formal system to tag AI-generated songs on streaming services. This initiative, supported by groups including the RIAA and IFPI, seeks to establish transparency regarding the use of AI in sound recordings. Coverage from the Wall Street Journal, Billboard, Deadline, and other industry outlets highlights a divide in platform response.
While industry bodies advocate for universal labeling, Tidal has introduced a policy allowing AI-generated music on its platform under the condition that it does not receive royalty payments. Coverage does not yet specify the technical mechanics for these proposed labels. Future developments will depend on the adoption of the proposed tagging system across major streaming platforms.
It remains to be seen if additional services will follow the precedent set by Tidal regarding the compensation of AI-generated content.
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Quick answers
What is the primary goal of the music industry's proposal?
The goal is to create a standardized system for labeling and tagging AI-generated songs on streaming platforms.
Which organizations are involved in the labeling initiative?
Industry bodies including the RIAA and IFPI are participating in the creation of the system.
How is Tidal handling AI-generated music?
Tidal allows AI-generated music on its platform, but these tracks are not eligible for royalty payments.
Coverage (9)
- Music Coalition Pushes For AI Labels on Streaming Services IMDb · 65d ago
- Music Industry Introduces Labels For Works That Use AI In Sound Recordings Deadline · 65d ago
- RIAA, IFPI & More Come Together to Create System for Tagging AI-Generated Songs Billboard · 65d ago
- Record industry proposes AI labeling system for streaming platforms Music Business Worldwide · 65d ago
- By Refusing to Pay Royalties to AI Music, This Streaming Platform Sets a Precedent During Uncertain Times VICE · 65d ago
- Tidal Will Allow AI Music to Stay on Its Platform—With 1 Major Catch inc.com · 65d ago
- Music industry bodies reveal plans for AI-music labelling system Music Ally · 65d ago
- TIDAL Says AI Music Can Stay, But It Won’t Get Paid eCoustics · 65d ago
- Exclusive | Record Companies Push to Label AI Songs on Streaming Platforms WSJ · 65d ago
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