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TIDAL will cut off royalties for AI-generated music and badge every track it catches
TIDAL will tag fully AI-generated music with an AI badge, block it from royalties and direct-to-fan sales, and remove AI tracks that impersonate artists.
TL;DR
- TIDAL will no longer allow fully AI-generated music to earn royalties or revenue from direct-to-fan sales.
- Tracks identified as AI-generated will receive a visible 'AI' badge.
- The platform will use automated tools to remove AI-generated music that impersonates artists.
- The policy aims to protect the revenue streams of human artists and avoid compromising their ability to connect with fans.
- TIDAL's approach focuses on demonetization as the primary enforcement mechanism against AI music.