A coalition of music industry and artist organizations has introduced a label for works that use AI for sound recording.
The label is a simple icon that distinguishes between “AI generation” and “AI support,” but it is designed with the assumption that it will be adopted by digital music services and distribution companies. Track labeling is optional.
Organizations that support this labeling include the Recording Industry Association of America, IFPI, the Grammy Awards, SAG-AFTRA, and the Human Artistry Campaign.
The group noted that streaming service Deezer reported that AI-generated songs accounted for 44% of all new music on its platform, and that Apple Music reported that more than a third of its songs were “100% AI.”
The group also includes the American Association for Independent Music. A worldwide independent network. IMPALA is an association representing independence groups in Europe.
The “AI Generated” label with white capital letters “AI” and a black background represents instances where Generated AI is used in the “whole or major” portion of the recording, such as playing a lead vocal, playing a primary instrument, or an entire generated prompt. The other label features a black lowercase “ai” on a white background, representing instances where the work is “substantially created by humans and is an expression of human creativity.” However, generative AI was used for some representational elements. “Humans performed lead vocals and principal instruments,” the groups said.
At this time, the label does not cover the use of AI in songwriting, composition, music videos, or cover art.
IFPI “Fans want to know if and how generative AI is being used in the music they listen to,” CEO Vicki Oakley and RIAA President and CEO Mitch Glazier said in a joint statement. “These labels will provide an easily understandable and easily scalable approach to transparency. We look forward to providing fans with additional information about the adoption of generative AI, as we recognize that AI is being used creatively in a variety of ways.” Labeling will increase and technology will evolve. ”
Deezer released a statement saying, “It’s encouraging to see work underway towards a unified approach to generative AI in music. As the first music streaming platform to detect, tag, and exclude AI-generated music from algorithmic recommendations, Deezer stands ready to support the development of an industry-wide framework.”
“This includes important considerations for the use of training data for AI models, ensuring that all rights holders receive fair compensation. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with the broader music ecosystem to create fair and practical standards for AI in music.”
