The streaming platform announced a new policy that will prevent fully AI‑generated tracks from earning royalties, collecting revenue from direct‑to‑fan sales, or being monetised in any way on its platform.

TIDAL, a popular music streaming platform, has announced a significant policy change regarding AI-generated music. The company will no longer pay royalties to artists who create music using artificial intelligence, and such tracks will not be eligible to collect revenue from direct-to-fan sales or any other form of monetization on the platform.

New Policy Details

This move is part of TIDAL's effort to ensure that human creators are fairly compensated for their work and to prevent impersonation and fraud on the platform. The company will use advanced technology to detect and identify AI-generated tracks, and once identified, these tracks will be badged to indicate that they are not eligible for monetization.

The decision to demonetize AI-generated music is likely to have significant implications for the music industry as a whole. While some argue that AI-generated music can be a useful tool for human creators, others see it as a threat to the livelihoods of musicians and composers.

Impact on the Music Industry

The impact of this policy change will be closely watched by industry observers and stakeholders. Some experts predict that it could lead to a shift in the way music is created and consumed, with human creators focusing more on unique and original work that cannot be easily replicated by AI algorithms.

Enforcement and Detection

TIDAL's ability to effectively enforce this policy will depend on the accuracy of its AI-detection technology. The company will need to balance the need to prevent fraud and impersonation with the need to avoid falsely flagging human-created music as AI-generated.

For more information on TIDAL's new policy, Read the report from The Next Web.

  • AI-generated tracks will not be eligible for royalties or monetization
  • Tracks identified as AI-generated will be badged to indicate their status
  • TIDAL will use advanced technology to detect and identify AI-generated music

As the music industry continues to evolve and adapt to new technologies, it will be important to monitor the impact of policies like TIDAL's and to consider the potential consequences for creators, consumers, and the industry as a whole.