RIAA, IFPI Propose 2-Tag AI-Music Labels for Streaming Services

3 articles · Updated · Music Ally · Jul 10

Two industry-backed badges would mark tracks as either fully AI-generated—or AI-led in vocals or key instruments—or merely AI-assisted in parts of an otherwise human-made work.
The proposal, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, is backed by A2IM, the Grammys, SAG-AFTRA and the Human Artistry Campaign as labels push listener-facing transparency on AI music.
Streaming services have already built their own systems: Spotify says artists now submit tens of thousands of AI-use credits daily, while Apple Music, Tidal and Deezer also tag or require disclosure of AI content.
DiMA, which represents digital music services, gave the plan a cautious welcome but said any label regime must be supported by more detailed, accurate AI metadata delivered with tracks.
No major platform has yet said it will adopt the proposed badges, leaving the industry plan dependent on whether existing streaming disclosure systems can be aligned.

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RIAA/IFPI Launches Two-Tier AI Music Labeling: How 13.4 Million Tracks Are Changing Streaming Transparency

Overview

The RIAA and IFPI have launched a new AI music labeling system to boost transparency and trust in the music industry. This system uses a two-tier structure, labeling tracks as either 'AI-Generated' or 'AI-Assisted,' so listeners can clearly see when AI is involved in music creation. By making this distinction, the system helps fans understand the role of AI versus human artistry in the music they hear. The goal is to ensure audiences are informed about AI’s presence in music, while also protecting and valuing human creativity in an evolving digital landscape.

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