Australia Cracks Down on AI-Generated Music, Excluding

Australia has taken a step towards cracking down on AI-generated music, introducing new rules that will affect song releases in the country. From this week, all songs released in Australia must be 'substantially human made' to be eligible for the charts, according to the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).

The move aims to promote the human nature of artistry and prevent AI-generated music from dominating commercial radio playlists. For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

Key Analysis and Detailed Timeline

Australia has been at the forefront of regulating AI-generated music. Earlier this year, a song was banned from Sweden's music charts due to its AI-generated nature. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has also announced plans to roll out AI guidelines in several countries.

ARIA chief executive Annabelle Herd said that the changes reflect the association's intent to remain dynamic and promote human artistry in a rapidly developing space.

Artists will be required to declare AI use when submitting a song for chart consideration. If it later emerges that music was largely AI-generated, ARIA may retrospectively adjust chart positions.

Broader Impact and Sector Outlook

Artists and their representatives will also have the option to challenge their exclusion from the charts.

Australian electronic act Peking Duk has expressed support for the move. Band member Adam Hyde told Channel Nine's Today show that AI-generated music was 'removing the human experience from life.'

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In July, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged to provide 'the strongest possible protection' from AI for Australian creatives.

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Songs must be "substantially human made" to be included in Australia's charts Songs that are largely or wholly created From this week, all releases must be "substantially human made" to be eligible.

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) stated the new code would help "promote the human nature of artistry".

It follows a controversy around a cover of Madonna's Like A Prayer The song has become a staple of commercial radio station playlists and been streamed more than 48 million times on Spotify alone.

Fawaz later added generative AI credits to the song after a backlash.