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Australia Bans Fully AI-Generated Music from Charts After Madonna Cover Controversy
Australia has prohibited fully AI-generated music from its official charts, requiring songs to be 'substantially human made' to be eligible. This decision follows a viral AI-generated Madonna cover that sparked debate within the music industry.
25 Aug, 13:49 — 26 Aug, 00:01
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Australia bans fully AI-made songs from charts after Madonna cover goes viral
It became one of the most played tracks on Australian radio last month. But now, a cover of Madonna’s hit Like a Prayer stands to be banned from official charts, thanks to new rules set by the country’s music industry.
Read full article →fortune12h ago
Australia bans AI-generated music—only ‘substantially human made’ music is eligible to make the charts
ARIA's chief executive said "These changes reflect our intent to remain dynamic and promote the human nature of artistry."
By The Associated Press, Rod McGuirk
Read full article →channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1h ago
AI-generated music barred from Australian charts after Madonna cover controversy
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