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Major record labels, including Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group, have unveiled new guidelines for the eligibility of songs created with artificial intelligence for music charts. Under these proposed rules, tracks must be defined as “substantially human made” to qualify for inclusion in official listings.
This initiative marks a more comprehensive approach compared to a previous proposal by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and other organizations, which sought to introduce standardized labeling for AI-generated and AI-assisted music. Notably, while the RIAA’s suggestion emphasized labels, it also maintained that these tracks would be barred from global charts unless they fulfilled specific criteria, including the substantial human involvement in their creation.
The new criteria stipulate that any songs must adhere to the terms set by the AI tool used for their production, that the model employed must have rights to the data it has been trained on, and that the production process should not raise concerns about potential manipulation of streaming numbers or chart placements. However, specifics on what constitutes “substantially human made” remain unclear, and requests for clarification from key labels like Sony and Universal have yet to receive a response.
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has expressed support for these proposed labeling guidelines. As of now, no charting organization has indicated an immediate intent to adopt the outlined rules. These include requirements that the use of AI tools in song production is lawful, does not contravene copyright laws, and is adequately disclosed to consumers on digital streaming platforms.
