Australia's music chart bars fully AI-generated music

Australia's official music charts will exclude fully AI-generated music starting with the August 31 ARIA chart. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) outlines rules to distinguish between tracks primarily created by artificial intelligence and those using AI as a creative tool. Generative AI tracks can still qualify if they are predominantly human-made and don't manipulate streams or chart positions.

ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd stated that artists are already experimenting with AI, and the charts should accommodate this. The organization urges all parties involved in determining music played and promoted to Australian audiences, including radio stations, to adopt similar guidelines. ARIA has the authority to reject ineligible recordings, remove them from the charts, adjust chart positions, and withdraw awards.

Artists can challenge exclusions and provide evidence of compliance with the rules. This action aligns with guidelines from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) aiming for international consistency.