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Aug 25, 2026

Australia bans AI-generated music from official charts

The Australian Recording Industry Association updated its Code of Practice to require songs be substantially human-made for chart eligibility, after an AI-produced song reached number four in July.

Aug 25, 20263 sources

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▪The Australian Recording Industry Association's updated code is based on a directive from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry to ensure appropriate copyright protections
▪The Australian Recording Industry Association stated it may retrospectively adjust chart positions and request the return of Number One awards if a song is later found to be largely artificial intelligence-generated
▪The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry announced in July 2026 that artificial intelligence guidelines would be rolled out for official charts in Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia

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AI Regulation AI policy Generative audio

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