Hey Gang Australia has banned AI-generated songs from its official charts. Tracks now have to be substantially human-made to qualify, and artists must declare how AI was used. This comes as nearly 40% of new music released globally in July involved some form of AI, (according to a recent analysis of more than one million tracks). Ok, it’s not a hard ban, but they are legislating about what is acceptable. Under the updated code, a track must be substantially human made to qualify. Artists can still use AI for tasks such as mastering or limited production work, but the lead vocals, primary instruments and songwriting must come from humans. Importantly, music that relies heavily on generative systems for core creative elements will be excluded from both the weekly charts and the ARIA Awards. AI-generated music is surging across streaming services. Music industry groups have warned that unlicensed AI output risks flooding platforms and blurring the line between human artistry and automated production. Personally I think that understates the risk. The word flooding is right. It is overwhelming as it is. Unrestricted i think it would be a nightmare. Artists submitting songs will now have to declare how AI was used, and chart positions may be revised if a track is later found to be largely machine-made. I can see the word substantially being fought over through the courts for decades to come (I can hear the lawyers grinning). They could go much further, as could all governments, however it is a start and still welcome in my eyes. What do you think? Cheers John
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