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AI songs banned from Australian charts amid after viral Madonna track

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has banned wholly AI-generated tracks from Australia's official music charts, requiring songs to be substantially human-made to qualify. The rule change, which aligns with International Federation of the Phonographic Industry principles, puts Brisbane DJ Josh Fawaz's AI-generated cover of Madonna's 'Like a Prayer' at risk of removal, and ARIA can retrospectively remove ineligible songs and revoke No. 1 awards.

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AI songs banned from Australian charts amid after viral Madonna track
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  • The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has banned wholly AI-generated tracks from Australia's official music charts.
  • Under the new rules, songs must be substantially human-made to qualify, although tracks using AI in a supporting role remain eligible.
  • ARIA retains the power to retrospectively remove ineligible songs from its charts and revoke No 1 awards if necessary.
  • The decision puts Brisbane DJ Josh Fawaz's cover of Madonna's Like a Prayerat risk of removal after AI was revealed to have generated its lead vocals and drums. - The rule change aligns with global principles set by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry to protect human artistry.
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