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Major labels propose barring AI songs from music charts
Universal, Sony, and Warner have proposed rules to exclude AI-generated songs from chart eligibility. The proposal goes beyond a labeling plan from the RIAA and IFPI. It aims to keep AI 'slop' off official music rankings.
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This is a business move by labels to protect revenue, but it raises questions about defining AI involvement in music creation.
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