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generated music… and block it from earning royalties
Music Business Worldwide • • technology
Key Points:
- TIDAL has introduced a new AI policy that automatically tags wholly AI-generated music and blocks it from earning royalties, while allowing AI-generated music that meets certain standards to be accepted on the platform.
- The policy includes removal of AI-generated tracks that impersonate artists or are linked to fraud, with an “AI” badge displayed on identified music starting July 15, 2025.
- TIDAL emphasizes that royalties will only be paid to original works created by humans and expects content distributors to identify AI-generated content before submission to the platform.
- The policy reflects concerns about AI-generated music flooding streaming services for financial gain, aiming to protect organic creativity and artist-fan connections.
- TIDAL’s move follows similar actions by Deezer, Qobuz, Apple Music, and Spotify, all implementing various measures to detect, tag, and limit fraudulent or impersonating AI-generated music.
