Australia announced new rules on August 25, 2026 banning generative AI-generated music from its official charts unless recordings are "substantially human-made." The move comes as AI music floods streaming platforms globally, with 38.5% of music released worldwide in July involving AI.
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Under new rules, recordings developed using generative A.I. will only be allowed if they are “substantially human-made,” the peak body says.
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Songs that are wholly or largely created by generative A.I. will be banned from Australia’s music charts. Under new rules announced Tuesday, recordings developed using the technology will only be allowed if they are “substantially human-made.”
Australia's move comes as AI music floods streaming platforms, with a new study finding 38.5% of music released globally in July involved AI.