Major Labels Propose Rules to Exclude AI-Generated Songs from Official Charts
Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group have proposed new rules that would exclude AI-generated songs from official charts unless they are 'substantially human made' and meet other criteria. The proposal goes beyond existing labeling standards and has received backing from the IFPI, though chart organizations have not yet adopted it.
Several record labels, including the big three — Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group — have proposed rules regarding chart eligibility for AI songs. Under the proposal, songs would have to be 'substantially human made' to be eligible for charts. This goes further than a labeling proposal by the RIAA, IFPI, SAG-AFTRA, and others, which would create standardized labels for AI-generated and AI-assisted music. The labels' proposal would require songs to be clearly labeled but also keep them off international charts unless specific criteria are met, including being substantially human made, respecting terms of service of AI services used, ensuring the model has rights to training data, and not raising stream or chart manipulation concerns. The definition of 'substantially human made' remains vague. The IFPI has backed the proposal, but no charting organization has signaled immediate adoption. The full list of criteria includes proper authorization of AI services, substantial human authorship, no stream or chart manipulation, compliance with copyright and related laws, no breach of AI service terms, and appropriate labeling for consumers.
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- RIAA = Recording Industry Association of America — Американская ассоциация звукозаписывающей индустрии
- IFPI = International Federation of the Phonographic Industry — Международная федерация фонографической индустрии
- SAG-AFTRA = Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists — Гильдия киноактеров и Американская федерация артистов телевидения и радио
Source: The Verge —
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