Music industry groups launch voluntary AI labels, helping fans distinguish AI-generated and AI-assisted music recordings globally.
The global music industry has introduced a voluntary labelling system aimed at increasing transparency around the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in music creation. Announced on July 10 by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and six other industry organisations, the initiative is designed to help listeners understand whether and how AI has been used in music recordings.
The framework introduces two labels: one for music created entirely with generative AI and another for “AI-assisted” recordings. To qualify as AI-assisted, a track must be created primarily by humans, with lead vocals and primary instrumental performances provided by people, while AI may contribute certain expressive elements.
“Fans want to know whether and how generative AI has been used,” IFPI CEO Victoria Oakley and RIAA Chairman and CEO Mitch Glazier said in a joint statement. The organisations said the labels are intended for broad global adoption, including across music streaming platforms.
The initiative comes as AI-generated music continues to surge. Streaming platform Deezer recently said AI-generated tracks now account for nearly half of all new uploads. In June, the company launched an AI music detector it claims is 99.8 per cent accurate. Earlier this year, an Apple Music executive told Billboard that more than one-third of new uploads to the platform were created entirely using AI.
The Digital Media Association (DIMA), representing Apple Music, Amazon Music and Spotify, welcomed the move, saying improved AI metadata would enhance transparency for listeners. Meanwhile, Spotify has expanded its efforts to address AI-related concerns, introducing its “Verified by Spotify” label in April to help users identify authentic artists and combat impersonation.
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