GENERAL4 Sept 2026
Why Australia's music industry banned AI music in chart listing | Explained
Australia’s music charts will now reject songs made entirely by AI. The industry body ARIA changed its rules after an AI remix of Madonna’s hit went viral and topped charts. Human-made music using AI tools is still allowed if it is substantially human-made. So creators, label owners and businesses using AI music need to check chart rules and disclose AI use clearly.
Key Statutory Highlights
- ARIA, the Australian music industry body, will not list wholly AI-generated tracks on its charts.
- The decision came after an AI remix of Madonna’s 1989 song ‘Like a Prayer’ went viral and charted for several weeks.
- AI-assisted music is still eligible if it is substantially human-made and raises no chart or stream manipulation concerns.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business creates or distributes music or other creative content, check the platform’s rules before submitting and clearly label any AI-assisted parts.
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