This year, streaming services are tackling the problem of AI-generated music. In January, Bandcamp announced they were banning it; in March, Apple Music introduced AI transparency tags. Today, Tidal revealed its plan, which is closer to the latter than the former. However, along with AI music being identified with badges, it won't be able to be monetized.
"Regardless of what you are reading elsewhere, AI's takeover of the music industry (and your recommendations) isn't inevitable if we take even greater steps now to monitor and control it," the statement reads. The AI policy goes into effect on July 15, and here's what it consists of:
Tidal will identify and tag AI-generated music in our app. Listeners will see an “AI” badge next to music we detect as wholly AI-generated.
Tidal will not tolerate AI-generated music that impersonates an artist or group, or that facilitates fraudulent activity. We’re implementing automatic tools to remove these releases immediately and on an ongoing basis.
Tidal will not allow music that is 100% AI-generated to be monetized. No royalties will go to such releases, nor will AI-generated uploads be eligible for direct-to-fan sales.
Much better than Spotify's.
