YouTube adds new labels to AI-generated music

YouTube is adding an "AI-generated" label to songs that have been "altered or fully generated" using AI, using an approach similar to its existing process for applying AI labels to videos. It does not appear to apply to all uses of AI tools in music creation, but according to YouTube, […]

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YouTube is adding the "Made with AI" tag to songs that are "altered or entirely produced" using AI, taking a similar approach to its existing process for applying AI tags to videos. This doesn't seem to apply to all uses of AI tools in music creation, but according to YouTube, the tool includes things like "using a generative model to create songs and vocals." In its rules for music partners who upload their songs, YouTube outlines how to disclose the use of artificial intelligence, saying that if not disclosed, it may use "other signals" to decide whether a song was produced with artificial intelligence.

The label is rolling out to the YouTube Music app starting today, and will expand to the main YouTube app later.

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You can see more details by tapping on the label on the player screen:

When you're listening to a song on YouTube Music where AI plays a role in playing a song, you'll see a tag right on the player screen. Tapping on the label opens a simple menu that shares more information.

We're working with music partners and using our own recognition tools to identify AI-generated songs, using the same tagging principles already used on YouTube. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for viewers and listeners to have the right information and clarity about the music they are listening to.

Spotify launched a voluntary AI label earlier this year, saying it doesn't recommend songs from "AI characters," and Apple Music is also reportedly getting an AI label. Other music platforms are doing even more to combat AI-generated music — Deezer added a switch to filter out AI tracks, and Bandcamp banned AI music earlier this year.

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