Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has banned wholly AI-generated tracks from Australia's official music charts. Under the new rules, songs must be substantially human-made to qualify, although tracks using AI in a supporting role remain eligible. ARIA retains the power to retrospectively remove ineligible songs from its charts and revoke No 1 awards if necessary. The decision puts Brisbane DJ Josh Fawaz's cover of Madonna's Like a Prayer at risk of removal after AI was revealed to have generated its lead vocals and drums. The rule change aligns with global principles set by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry to protect human artistry. In fullAustralia bans fully AI-generated songs from official music charts after viral Madonna coverMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
AI songs banned from Australian charts amid after viral Madonna track
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has banned wholly AI-generated tracks from Australia's official music charts. Under the new rules, songs must be substantially human-made to qualify, although tracks using AI in a supporting role remain eligible. ARIA retains the power to retrospectively remove ineligible songs from its charts and revoke No 1 awards if necessary. The decision puts Brisbane DJ Josh Fawaz's cover of Madonna's Like a Prayer at risk of removal after AI was revealed to have generated its lead vocals and drums. The rule change aligns with global principles set by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry to protect human artistry. In fullAustralia bans fully AI-generated songs from official music charts after viral Madonna coverMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
