The music industry wants AI slop kicked off the charts, and it finally has a plan
A coalition of major record labels is urging global music charts to adopt rules that would exclude tracks generated primarily by artificial intelligence. The proposed policy would still allow songs that are largely created by humans and use AI only as a supplemental tool, provided they meet three specific criteria. The move reflects growing frustration with AI‑produced music flooding streaming platforms and viral trends.
- ▪Nearly a dozen record companies, including Universal Music Group, Sony Music and Warner Music Group, have formed a coalition to push for chart rule changes.
- ▪The proposed policy would disqualify tracks considered AI‑generated “slop” from global chart eligibility.
- ▪A song could still qualify if it is substantially human‑created and uses AI only as a supplemental tool, meeting three key conditions.
- ▪Industry leaders say the initiative aims to preserve artistic integrity and address the surge of AI‑driven viral hits.
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I’ve caught myself bopping along to a new viral quite a few times, only to realize that it was created using artificial intelligence. Turns out the labels are just as fed up with this as I am. So what exactly are labels asking for? A coalition of nearly a dozen record companies, including the “big three” of the industry, Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group, is pushing global music charts to adopt rules that would disqualify AI slop tracks from consideration (via The Hollywood Reporter). ElevenLabs / App Store What’s interesting is that the proposed policy wouldn’t ban AI music outright. A track would still qualify if it is substantially human-created and only uses AI as a supplemental tool. However, to be eligible for global charts, it must meet three key conditions.
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