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Music Industry Proposes Labels for AI-Generated Content
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Music Industry Proposes Labels for AI-Generated Content

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The music industry, led by IFPI and RIAA, has proposed two new labels for AI-generated content: "AI-generated" and "AI-assisted."
  • These labels aim to clarify the role of artificial intelligence in music creation, distinguishing between fully AI-generated works and those with significant human input aided by AI.
  • The industry is working with streaming platforms, distributors, and regulators to implement this classification system, with only Deezer currently systematically labeling AI music. Spotify has introduced a

The global music industry is taking a proactive stance on the rise of artificial intelligence, proposing a new labeling system to distinguish between music created entirely by AI and music that incorporates AI as a tool.

Spearheaded by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the initiative includes major players like the Grammys and several independent music organizations. The proposed labels are "AI-generated," for music where AI created all or most creative elements, and "AI-assisted," for songs with substantial human involvement that also utilized AI.

AI-generated

โ€” IFPI and RIAAproposed label for music where AI generated all or most creative elements

The "AI-generated" label would cover music produced entirely from prompts, as well as songs where AI generated the main vocal performance or significant instrumental parts. The "AI-assisted" label requires human performers for lead instrumental parts and all vocal sections, ensuring a significant human creative element remains central to the music.

Industry organizations are collaborating with digital music streaming services, distributors, aggregators, and regulatory bodies to ensure widespread adoption. Currently, Deezer is the primary platform systematically labeling AI-generated songs, while Spotify recently launched its "Verified by Spotify" tag, which indicates a likely human artist. This move signals a growing industry-wide effort to bring transparency to AI's role in music creation.

AI-assisted

โ€” IFPI and RIAAproposed label for songs with significant human element but also used AI
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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