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TIDAL cracks down on AI music by cutting off monetization

TIDAL is implementing a new policy to identify AI-generated music and block it from earning royalties.

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📍 How it ended

Tidal announced it would no longer pay royalties for AI-generated music, instead labeling such content and removing fraudulent material. The platform stated it would not ban AI music outright but would block it from earning royalties.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 18d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

TIDAL has announced a crackdown on AI-generated music. The platform will automatically tag content created by AI and prevent these tracks from earning royalties from streams.

Coverage from Music Business Worldwide, Variety, Stereogum, and TechCrunch emphasizes the dual approach of labeling AI music while cutting off its monetization. The official Tidal AI Policy also outlines these changes.

Future developments center on the implementation of the automatic tagging system and the enforcement of royalty bans for AI-generated songs.

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Quick answers

What is TIDAL doing with AI-generated music?

TIDAL will automatically tag AI-generated music and block it from earning royalties.

Will AI music still be available on the platform?

Coverage specifies that the music will be labeled and monetization will be banned, but does not state that the music will be removed entirely.

Which outlets are reporting on this policy?

The move is being reported by TechCrunch, Variety, Stereogum, and Music Business Worldwide.

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Topics

TIDAL AI Music Royalties Music Streaming Monetization

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