SubmitHub's new AI music policy
SubmitHub has implemented a new policy to block submissions of pure AI-generated music in response to industry shifts. This decision follows Spotify's recent move to exclude AI personas from algorithmic and editorial recommendations. The platform aims to maintain its role in connecting artists with curators while respecting preferences for human-created content.
- ▪Spotify announced in August 2026 that AI personas will be excluded from default editorial and algorithmic recommendations.
- ▪SubmitHub is blocking pure AI submissions to align with the changing landscape of digital music distribution.
- ▪Spotify relies on human review and AI-assisted tools to detect and flag profiles that upload AI-generated tracks despite being marked as human.
- ▪Other digital service providers like Deezer and Tidal have also implemented AI detection and flagging systems for their platforms.
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| Publication time | Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:15:17 +0000 |
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Recent updates SubmitHub's new AI policy AI music is without a doubt the most controversial topic in the music industry right now. There are those who feel it takes away creativity and authenticity from music. And on the flip side, there are those who argue it is the future and breaks down barriers to entry. Put the two camps together and there's a whole bunch of conflict.Over the years, I've tried to avoid taking sides. If you *do* want to read my personal opinion, it's at the end of the article.My efforts have been around disclosure, detection, and respecting preferences. To that end, I've developed an AI detector that's pretty much the best one out there.
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