YouTube Music Rolls Out Labels for AI-Generated Songs

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YouTube Music is putting an AI label where listeners can see it before deciding whether a song deserves a spot on their playlist.

The streaming service began rolling out labels on Oct. 14 for songs created primarily using generative AI, including generated compositions and vocals.

A label now appears on the YouTube Music player page, and tapping it opens a menu with more information. YouTube says the music labels will also expand to its main app.

“Generative AI is opening up new ways for artists to create, experiment, and share music,” YouTube wrote in a blog post. “As these tools evolve, our listeners have told us they want transparency when they’re hearing an AI-generated track.”

A three-tiered verification net

YouTube combines its own detection tools with partner disclosures. Record labels and distributors can submit “Fully Gen AI,” “Partly Gen AI,” or “No Gen AI” declarations through supported DDEX or...

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