Exclusive | Record Companies Push to Label AI Songs on Streaming Platforms
Record companies and industry bodies are pushing for a new labeling system to distinguish generative AI music on streaming platforms.
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The brief
The RIAA and other music industry bodies have introduced a labeling program designed to identify generative AI in sound recordings. This initiative aims to clearly mark AI-generated content on streaming platforms to differentiate it from human-created music.
Coverage from the Wall Street Journal, Music Business Worldwide, and Music Ally emphasizes the industry-wide push for these standards. Additionally, eCoustics reports that TIDAL will allow AI music to remain on its platform, though it will not be paid.
Future developments center on the adoption of this labeling system across various streaming services and the implementation of payment policies for AI-generated content.
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Quick answers
What is the purpose of the new labeling program?
The program is intended to distinguish generative AI in sound recordings.
How is TIDAL handling AI-generated music?
TIDAL stated that AI music can stay on the platform, but it will not receive payment.
Who is initiating the push for these labels?
The RIAA, record companies, and other music industry bodies are proposing the system.
Coverage (10)
- Music Community Introduces System For Tagging AI-Generated Songs BLABBERMOUTH.NET · 5h ago
- Music Coalition Pushes For AI Labels on Streaming Services The Hollywood Reporter · 5h ago
- RIAA, Grammys, SAG-AFTRA and Other Groups Launch New Labeling Program for AI Music Yahoo · 5h ago
- Music Industry Introduces Labels For Works That Use AI In Sound Recordings Deadline · 5h ago
- RIAA, IFPI & More Come Together to Create System for Tagging AI-Generated Songs Billboard · 5h ago
- MUSIC COMMUNITY INTRODUCES NEW LABELING PROGRAMTO DISTINGUISH GENERATIVE AI IN SOUND RECORDINGS RIAA · 5h ago
- TIDAL Says AI Music Can Stay, But It Won’t Get Paid eCoustics · 5h ago
- Music industry bodies reveal plans for AI-music labelling system Music Ally · 5h ago
- Record industry proposes AI labeling system for streaming platforms Music Business Worldwide · 5h ago
- Exclusive | Record Companies Push to Label AI Songs on Streaming Platforms WSJ · 5h ago
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