Tidal Bans Royalties for Fully Ai-generated Music Tracks

WHO:

TechRadar - Tidal is the music streaming platform involved in this decision.

WHAT:

TechRadar - Tidal will not pay royalties for music tracks that are 100% AI-generated.

TechCrunch - Tidal's new policy will prevent AI-generated music from making money on its service.

HOW:

TechRadar - Tidal is "currently working with an external partner to manage detection" of AI-generated music.

(UPDATED June 29, 2026 17:51 UTC)

Tidal, the music streaming platform, has announced that it will not pay royalties for music tracks that are entirely generated by artificial intelligence. This new policy means that AI-generated music will not be able to earn money on Tidal's service. To enforce this decision, Tidal is currently collaborating with an external partner to manage the detection of AI-generated music.