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RIAA, Grammys, SAG-AFTRA and Other Groups Launch New Labeling Program for AI Music
A collection of groups representing musicians and the music industry at large — including the RIAA, IFPI, the Grammys and SAG-AFTRA — have banded together for a new labeling program that aims to provide a unified front on indicating whether a song has been produced with AI. The groups on Friday introduced two suggested labels, akin to []
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ArcaMax
· Jun 23, 2026
'The ability to say no': artists demand consent over AI use of their music
A coalition of advocacy groups for artists, songwriters and managers is warning musicians about the growing risks of artificial intelligence music. Recently, many major record labels have inked deals with AI music startups such as Suno, Udio and ...
Sweden Herald
· Jul 12, 2026
Music industry proposes AI labels to distinguish fully generated songs from AI-assisted tracks
Music industry proposes AI labels to distinguish fully generated songs from AI-assisted tracks
Variety
· Jun 29, 2026
Tidal to Label AI-Generated Music, Ban Royalties from AI Song Streams
The music streaming service Tidal said on Monday that artists uploading music wholly or substantially created using AI will have them label them as such — and those songs won’t be eligible for royalties. The service’s new AI policy goes into effect July 15, and it also applies to Tidal’s independent artist franchise Tidal Upload. Tidal []
The Root
· Jun 29, 2026
Is AI Helping or Hurting Black Music? SZA, Flo Milli, and More Speak to The Root
From music veterans like Jimmy Jam and newer acts like Flo Milli, Black artists weigh in on the AI usage in the industry and their responses are telling!
Digital Trends
· Jul 12, 2026
Your next Spotify song could soon carry an AI warning label, and the music industry is all for it
The music industry wants Spotify and Apple Music to label AI-generated songs, giving listeners greater transparency as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly common in music production.
KTLA 5
· Jun 30, 2026
Tidal's new AI music policy: No royalties for unlabeled tracks
Tidal is implementing new rules for AI-generated music, requiring artists to label tracks created wholly or substantially by AI. These tracks will not be eligible for royalties and the platform will block or remove exploitative AI music, effective July 15th. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
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Related coverage for "RIAA, Grammys, SAG-AFTRA and Other Groups Launch New Labeling Program for AI Music": ArcaMax — 'The ability to say no': artists demand consent over AI use of their music. Sweden Herald — Music industry proposes AI labels to distinguish fully generated songs from AI-assisted tracks. Variety — Tidal to Label AI-Generated Music, Ban Royalties from AI Song Streams. The Root — Is AI Helping or Hurting Black Music? SZA, Flo Milli, and More Speak to The Root. Digital Trends — Your next Spotify song could soon carry an AI warning label, and the music industry is all for it. KTLA 5 — Tidal's new AI music policy: No royalties for unlabeled tracks