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Australia’s top music charts have banned fully AI-generated songs under new rules focused on protecting human creativity.
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) said Tuesday that the rules will take effect from Friday.
Under the guidelines, music must be “substantially human made” to qualify for the ARIA Charts.
“Wholly AI-generated tracks will not be eligible for the ARIA Charts,” the industry body said.
ARIA said songs created mainly or entirely with AI-generated vocals, music or other creative elements will be excluded. However, songs that use generative AI only in a supporting role will still qualify.
The decision comes during growing concerns over the increasing amount of AI-generated music being released on streaming platforms and radio.
In July, an AI-assisted cover of Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” reached the top of Australia’s charts before attracting scrutiny over its use of AI-generated vocals and drums.
Spotify has also announced plans to introduce an “AI Persona” badge to identify content created by AI rather than real artists. A platform executive told Billboard earlier this year that more than one-third of new uploads to Apple Music were entirely AI-generated.
Several major music industry organisations have also introduced a labelling system for generative AI content.
ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd said the new rules were designed to protect the human element of music.
“These changes reflect our intent to remain dynamic and promote the human nature of artistry,” Herd said. She added that allowing unlicensed AI-generated music to compete could weaken the charts’ purpose.
