Several major record labels, including Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group, have proposed rules regarding chart eligibility for AI-generated songs, according to The Verge. The proposal aims to keep AI-generated songs off international charts unless they meet specific criteria. This move is significant as it could impact the music industry's approach to AI-generated content.
The proposed rules would require songs to be clearly labeled as AI-generated or AI-assisted, and would only allow them on international charts if they are deemed 'substantially human', as reported by The Verge. The proposal goes beyond a previous labeling proposal put forth by the RIAA and other organizations. Specific details on the criteria for 'substantially human' songs are not provided in the available information.
The proposal is part of a broader discussion on the role of AI-generated content in the music industry, and how to ensure that human creators are properly recognized and compensated.