This initiative follows the company's introduction of internal "AI Transparency Tags" earlier this year, which required partners to flag the use of artificial intelligence in audio, compositions, and cover art.
The move marks a significant shift toward consumer transparency as the volume of AI-assisted content grows within the digital music infrastructure.
Apple Music executive Oliver Schusser previously noted that while more than a third of monthly song submissions are entirely AI-generated, they currently account for less than 0.5% of total listener usage.
By making these labels public, the platform aims to provide clarity to users while placing the responsibility for accurate reporting on the labels and distributors who are best positioned to know how the media was produced.
Under this new mechanism, content is defined as AI-generated if it is primarily derived from a generative AI service.
The policy specifically targets tracks where AI is used for key components like lead vocals or primary instrumentals.
This decision aligns with broader music industry efforts to establish a standardized tagging system for streaming platforms, distinguishing between "AI-generated" songs created via prompts and "AI-assisted" works that still feature human performances.