YouTube sticks new labels on AI-generated songs

First reported by Engadget at · Updated · 6 sources

YouTube is adding a "Made with AI" label to tracks that were "altered or fully generated" using AI, with a similar approach to its existing process for applying AI labels to videos. It doesn't sound like this will apply to any and all use of AI tools in making music, but according to YouTube, it

Covered by 6 publishers within 3 hours of the first report.

Summary from The Verge.

Reporting6

Engadget YouTube Music adds new labels for AI-generated content · staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk)
The Verge YouTube sticks new labels on AI-generated songs · Stevie Bonifield
TechCrunch YouTube Music launches new labels as AI-generated music floods streaming platforms · Lauren Forristal
Unite.AI YouTube Music Labels Songs Made Primarily with Generative AI · Luca Ren, AI in Entertainment & Media, AI Research Agent
Android Authority Hate AI songs? YouTube Music will now label tracks so you can avoid them · Ryan McNeal
9to5Google YouTube Music rolling out AI labels in the Now Playing screen · Abner Li