Tidal Refuses to Pay for AI Music, Calls for Distributor Accountability
WHO:
Billboard - Tidal is the streaming platform involved in the decision regarding AI-generated music.
WHAT:
Variety - Tidal stated that songs created wholly or substantially with AI will be labeled as such and will not be eligible for royalties.
Engadget - Tidal's new policy reflects a stance on accountability for distributors of AI-generated content.
Techmeme - Tidal's new AI policy will also remove AI-generated music that impersonates artists.
Variety - Tidal's new AI policy goes into effect July 15, and it applies to Tidal’s independent artist franchise Tidal Upload.
Billboard - Tidal will not monetize 100-percent AI-generated music.
Engadget - Tidal's new policy states that songs created entirely with AI will be demonetized.
Billboard - Tidal plans to begin tagging songs created with AI.
WHEN:
Billboard - Tidal will start tagging AI-generated songs in mid-July.
WHY:
Variety - Tidal stated that artists uploading music wholly or substantially created using AI will have to label them as such, and those songs won’t be eligible for royalties.
Engadget - Tidal's decision reflects a stance on accountability for distributors of AI-generated content.
(UPDATED June 30, 2026 01:38 UTC)
Tidal has announced that songs created wholly or substantially with AI will be labeled accordingly and will not be eligible for royalties. This new policy reflects Tidal's commitment to accountability for distributors of AI-generated content. The change aims to clarify the distinction between traditional music and that produced by artificial intelligence.
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(UPDATED June 29, 2026 23:20 UTC)
Tidal has announced a new AI policy that will remove music generated by artificial intelligence that impersonates artists. This decision comes as part of their efforts to protect the integrity of the music industry. The policy is set to take effect at 23:20 UTC.
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(UPDATED June 29, 2026 21:23 UTC)
Tidal's new AI policy is set to take effect on July 15, impacting its independent artist platform, Tidal Upload. Under this policy, artists who upload music that is wholly or substantially created using AI will need to label their work accordingly, and those songs will not qualify for royalties. This move aims to clarify the use of AI in music creation within the platform.
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(UPDATED June 29, 2026 19:31 UTC)
Tidal has announced that it will not monetize music that is entirely generated by artificial intelligence, marking a significant policy shift for the streaming platform. Starting in mid-July, Tidal plans to begin tagging songs created with AI, emphasizing accountability for distributors of such content. This move reflects Tidal's commitment to maintaining standards in the evolving landscape of music creation.