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Tidal won’t pay royalties on AI-generated music but isn’t banning it outright
Tidal shared its new policies regarding AI-generated music today and how the platform plans to "protect artists" and "inform listeners." Instead of banning it outright, starting on July 15th Tidal will label tracks it has identified as being 100 perc
Editor's take
Tidal will now label music identified as entirely AI-generated and will not distribute royalties to these tracks, a policy effective July 15th. This decision directly impacts creators leveraging AI for music production and platforms seeking to differentiate their offerings. By drawing a line between human-created and AI-generated content, Tidal is attempting to navigate the complex ethical and economic fallout of generative AI in the music industry, a challenge many streaming services will soon face.
The immediate question is how Tidal will enforce its "100 percent AI-generated" identification and what recourse creators will have if their work is misclassified. Furthermore, this policy sets a precedent for how royalty pools will be allocated as AI music becomes more prevalent. The long-term effect will hinge on whether other major streaming platforms adopt similar stances or pursue different approaches to AI content, potentially fragmenting the market for AI-assisted music.
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