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Traxsource and TIDAL have announced new AI detection measures aimed at protecting human artists and improving transparency around AI-generated music. The move comes as the music industry continues to debate how generative AI should be used and monetised, with concerns growing over copyright, royalties and the flood of AI-created tracks appearing on streaming platforms.
Beginning this month, TIDAL will automatically detect and label music it determines to be entirely AI-generated with an “AI” badge. The streaming service also said fully AI-generated tracks will no longer earn royalties or qualify for direct-to-fan sales. At the same time, music that impersonates artists or is linked to fraudulent activity will be removed.
Traxsource has taken a slightly different approach, introducing labels that classify tracks as either “Human-Made” or “AI-Assisted.” Music found to be created entirely by AI will be removed from the platform. To support the initiative, the electronic music marketplace has partnered with AI detection companies SH Labs and SoundPatrol, with artists able to appeal if they believe a track has been incorrectly classified.
“We do not believe AI is going away,” said Traxsource co-founder Brian Tappert. “Everything we’re doing is about finding a way to live with it, and making sure the value stays where it belongs, with human-created works.” The announcements mark one of the clearest signals yet that music platforms are distinguishing AI used as a creative tool and music generated entirely without human input.
