Policy · 1h ago
Major Labels Push to Ban AI-Generated Songs from Music Charts
Record labels including Universal, Sony, and Warner are urging streaming platforms and chart authorities to exclude AI-generated songs from official rankings. They argue that tens of thousands of AI tracks uploaded daily distort charts and devalue human artistry. The move targets the growing flood of AI slop music on services like Spotify and Apple Music.
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The labels' call highlights a genuine quality-control issue, but also risks overreach if it stifles legitimate AI-assisted creativity.
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