Australia’s music charts ban AI-made songs amid backlash over Madonna cover
Summary
Australia’s official music charts will no longer include songs made entirely by artificial intelligence (AI). Songs that use AI only as a helper will still be allowed. These changes come after criticism over an AI-made cover of Madonna’s song "Like a Prayer."Key Facts
- The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) announced a ban on fully AI-generated music from its official charts.
- Songs created with AI just as a supporting tool can still appear on the charts.
- AI-made music will also not be eligible for awards at the ARIA Music Awards starting this Friday.
- ARIA will use a new labeling system to show if a song is "AI-Generated" or "AI-Assisted" based on how much AI helped make the track.
- The decision was prompted by a popular cover of Madonna’s "Like a Prayer" that used AI vocals and drums, which caused backlash.
- The cover has over 48.5 million plays on Spotify and is number one on a dance music chart in Australia.
- Industry experts say AI music raises concerns about using other artists’ work without permission and about fairness in creativity.
- ARIA members include major music companies like Sony Music Australia and Universal Music Australia.
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