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Major Labels Propose Rules to Exclude AI-Generated Music from Global Charts
Key points
- Major labels propose new rules for music chart eligibility.
- Songs must be "substantially human-made" to qualify.
- AI involvement must be lawful and respect terms of service.
- Addresses concerns about streaming fraud and copyright infringement.
- Comes as thousands of AI-generated tracks are uploaded daily.
New Chart Eligibility Rules Proposed
A coalition of major music labels, including Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group, is calling for new regulations to exclude AI-generated songs from global music charts. This initiative is supported by a number of smaller and independent labels.
The proposed rules would require songs to be "substantially human-made" to be eligible for chart inclusion. Any AI involvement in music creation would need to be demonstrably lawful and adhere to specific criteria.
Addressing AI-Generated Music Concerns
The push for these regulations comes as tens of thousands of AI-generated songs are uploaded daily to music streaming platforms. Some of these synthetic tracks have reportedly reached top positions on charts like Billboard and Spotify.
Labels are concerned about potential streaming fraud and the unauthorized use of copyrighted material by AI music generators. Several lawsuits have been filed by major labels, including Sony, against AI music generators like Suno and Udio, alleging that their models were trained on copyrighted music without permission.
Specific Criteria for AI Use
Beyond being "substantially human-made," the proposal outlines additional requirements for chart eligibility. Songs would need to respect the terms of service of any AI service used, and the AI model would have to possess the rights to any data it was trained on.
The regulations also aim to prevent music that raises concerns about stream or chart manipulation from being included in official rankings.
Impact on the Music Industry
This proposal goes further than previous suggestions, such as a labeling proposal from organizations like the RIAA and IFPI, which focused on standardizing labels for AI-generated and AI-assisted music. While the labels' proposal also requires clear labeling, its primary goal is to define the role of AI in music creation for official charts and potentially restrict its recognition.
The outcome of these proposed regulations could significantly impact how AI-assisted music is recognized and consumed within the global music industry.
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How outlets covered it
Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group have proposed new rules for music chart eligibility, which would largely exclude AI-generated songs. The proposal requires songs to be "substantially human made" and adhere to specific legal and ethical criteria for AI use. This initiative aims to define the role of AI in music creation for official charts, impacting how AI-assisted music is recognized and consumed.
A coalition of major music labels, including Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group, is advocating for AI-generated songs to be disqualified from global music charts. This move comes as tens of thousands of AI-generated tracks are uploaded daily to streaming platforms and some have reached top chart positions, raising concerns about streaming fraud and unauthorized use of copyrighted material.