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ARIA bans mostly AI-generated songs from charts as AI track tops radio play

Source: ABC
Time: 9:35 AM
Weight: 95/100High importance
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What happened?

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) will exclude songs created mostly or entirely by artificial intelligence from its official music charts starting this Friday.

Why it matters

While recordings that use AI in a supporting role remain eligible, the organization’s updated code of practice requires that tracks be "substantially human-made" to qualify for a ranking.

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Detailed explanation

This policy shift follows the success of a track produced using AI that reached number four on the charts and became the most-played song on Australian radio in July.

By implementing these rules, ARIA aims to protect human artistry from generative AI—technology that creates new content based on patterns learned from existing data—which often relies on services built from previous artist recordings.

ARIA chief executive Annabelle Herd stated the move provides a clear standard for everyone releasing music in Australia while aligning with global industry principles.

Under the new mechanism, ARIA has the authority to remove ineligible songs, adjust chart positions, and revoke awards, though artists retain the right to contest these exclusions.

This regulatory change arrives as the federal government develops broader rules for AI and data centers—the physical facilities used to house computer systems and store digital information—to ensure copyright protections for creators.

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) noted that these measures address industry concerns regarding AI models being trained on copyrighted material without authorization from rights holders.

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