Australia's music chart bars fully AI-generated music

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has announced new rules prohibiting fully AI-generated music from qualifying on the country's official music charts. These changes will start with the ARIA chart dated August 31. The distinction between AI-generated and human-made music is crucial as it aims to maintain the integrity of the charts while allowing artists to creatively utilize AI tools.

Recordings that are primarily human-made, even if AI is used as a supporting tool, can still be eligible, provided they do not raise concerns about stream or chart position manipulation. ARIA's chief executive Annabelle Herd emphasized that artists are already incorporating AI into their creative processes and the charts should accommodate this trend.

She urged all stakeholders involved in shaping the music played and promoted to Australian audiences, especially radio stations, to promote human artistry and follow similar guidelines. ARIA has the authority to reject ineligible recordings, remove them from the charts, adjust chart positions, and withdraw award accreditations. Artists and their representatives have the right to contest exclusions and present evidence supporting their recording's compliance with the new rules.

This initiative is part of a wider effort led by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) to set global standards for AI-assisted recordings in official charts. These standards stipulate that AI-assisted recordings must remain substantially human-made, utilize lawful and authorized AI services, and avoid artificial manipulation of streams.

Artists and their representatives can challenge exclusions, providing evidence that their work meets the outlined criteria.