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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 110d 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.

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AI Music Industry Tidal RIAA IFPI Streaming

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