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The major labels propose rules to keep AI slop off the charts

Several record labels, including the big three - Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group - have proposed rules regarding chart eligibility for AI songs. In short, they wouldn't be.

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Several major record labels have submitted a proposal to establish rules for chart eligibility of songs created using artificial intelligence. According to the proposal, AI-generated music would not be eligible for inclusion on charts. The proposal, submitted by Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group, goes beyond a similar proposal made by the RIAA and the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. This development suggests that the music industry is grappling with the implications of AI-generated music on traditional chart rankings.

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