Entertainment
ARIA bars wholly AI-generated tracks from Australian music charts
Under new rules effective August 31, chart releases must be substantially human-made, though supporting AI tools remain allowed.
The short version
- The Australian Recording Industry Association will ban wholly or largely AI-generated tracks from its charts starting August 31.
- Songs remain eligible if AI is used only in a supporting role, but humans must write the track and perform lead vocals and primary instruments.
- Artists must declare AI use upon submission, and ARIA retains the power to retrospectively adjust chart positions or revoke number-one awards for violations.
Key facts
- ARIA instituted rules requiring music chart entries to be substantially human-made, banning tracks generated wholesale by AI.[BBC News · Billboard]
- Supporting AI applications such as mastering, auto-tune, and drum machines remain permitted if humans write the song and perform lead vocals and main instruments.[BBC News]
- ARIA is the first national chart body to set an effective start date, August 31, for adopting IFPI global AI standards.[Billboard]
- Enforcement mechanisms for violations include refusing to survey tracks, retroactively altering chart standings, barring entries from the ARIA Awards, and demanding the return of Number One awards.[BBC News · Billboard]