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Music streaming service Tides is the latest to target AI-generated music by offering… New policy This will completely prevent AI-generated music from making money on its platform. Additionally, the company said TIDAL will use automated tools to remove AI-generated music that attempts to impersonate an artist or group.
“We are committed to protecting and rewarding organic creativity to avoid compromising an artist’s ability to connect with TIDAL subscribers and build their fan base. Many have told us that they don’t want to be exposed to—or asked to listen to—entirely AI-generated music.” Tony GervinoTIDAL EVP and Editor-in-Chief, V advertisement.
He explained that TIDAL’s new policy was not intended to “undermine technological progress,” but rather focused on protecting and rewarding the “organic creativity” of artists.
With these changes, all AI-generated music on TIDAL will be identified and tagged as such, allowing listeners to see an “AI” badge next to any tracks that are considered 100% AI. The company indicated that it will not be possible to monetize these tunes, or collect royalties, and will not be eligible for direct sales to fans.
Tidal’s policy joins others in the streaming music space, offering services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Goz They have developed their own policies to address the growing number of AI-generated paths filling their services. Spotify last year It has renewed its AI music naming policies and better filter spam, recognizing that AI tools will be used in the music creation process to varying degrees. Apple Music too Take a labeling approach.
Deezer who said that 44% of all new music Uploaded to its platform daily by AI, it has taken a tougher stance. It actively removes AI tracks from recommendations and excludes them from editorial playlists. It is too Advances AI detection technology ahead of competitors and Provides a consumer-facing tool It lets you know if AI music has entered your playlists on competing services.
TIDAL’s policy could be an interesting test to see if demonetization is the thing that slows the deluge of AI music, which many listeners don’t care about.
“No matter what you read elsewhere, AI’s takeover of the music industry (and your recommendations) is not inevitable if we take greater steps now to monitor and control it,” Gervino noted.
The company said the new policy is a “living document,” meaning it is open to changes as the space evolves. It enters into force on July 15, 2026.
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