The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has updated its code of conduct to exclude songs that are primarily or entirely produced by artificial intelligence from its official music charts. Effective this week, all submissions must demonstrate that they are "substantially human made" to be considered for ranking.
The policy shift follows a high-profile incident involving a cover of Madonna’s "Like A Prayer" by DJ Josh Fawaz. The track, which reached number two on the national charts and garnered over 48 million streams on Spotify, faced significant scrutiny after Fawaz added generative AI credits to the song following public backlash. ARIA stated that it is "not interested in promoting or celebrating the success of AI-generated music that does not contain human artistry" in an increasingly crowded market.
Under the new guidelines, artists are permitted to use AI for technical tasks such as mastering, auto-tune, or drum machine programming. However, the core composition, lead vocals, and primary instrumentation must be performed by humans. Artists are now required to disclose any AI usage during the submission process. ARIA retains the authority to retroactively adjust chart positions or revoke awards if it is discovered that a song was largely generated by AI.
ARIA chief executive Annabelle Herd emphasized that the organization aims to protect the "human nature of artistry" while acknowledging that the industry must adapt to evolving technology. She noted that rewarding unlicensed AI output would undermine the foundation of the recorded music industry.
The move aligns with broader international trends, following similar restrictions in Sweden and the introduction of AI guidelines by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) for various global regions. Domestically, the decision follows a commitment from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese earlier this year to provide robust protections for Australian creatives against the unauthorized use of their work in AI training.
Source: BBC News
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