Tidal announced new policies regarding AI-generated music on June 29, 2026. The platform will label tracks identified as 100 percent AI-generated with an icon starting July 15. However, these tracks will no longer be eligible for monetization. Tidal stated that its priority is to ensure that royalties are allocated to original works created by human artists. The company will not attribute royalties to music it identifies as wholly AI-generated.
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Tidal Updates Policy on AI-Generated Music
On June 29, 2026, Tidal announced it will label AI-generated music tracks starting July 15 and will not pay royalties on them. The platform aims to prioritize royalties for original works created by human artists.
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