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TIDAL Blocks Monetization of AI-Generated Music
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- →TIDAL's policy could influence how other platforms handle AI-generated music.
- →It highlights the tension between technological advancement and artistic integrity.
- →The move may impact the future of AI's role in the music industry.
TIDAL has announced a new policy to prevent fully AI-generated music from being monetized on its platform. The policy, effective July 15, 2026, aims to protect organic creativity by tagging AI-generated tracks with an 'AI' badge, making them ineligible for royalties or direct-to-fan sales. This move aligns with similar efforts by other streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music to address the influx of AI-generated music. TIDAL's approach could serve as a test case for whether demonetization can curb the proliferation of AI music.
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