Australia Bans Fully AI-Generated Songs from Official Music Charts
Australia's music industry will ban wholly AI-generated tracks from official ARIA charts and awards starting August 28, following controversy over an AI-assisted cover of Madonna's "Like a Prayer" that charted highly. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) requires eligible songs to be substantially human-made, with humans writing and performing lead vocals and primary instruments. AI can still be used in supporting roles like production or mastering. The move aims to protect artists' rights and maintain the integrity of music charts amid growing AI use.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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mint broke this story on 25 Aug, 06:52 am. Other outlets followed.
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