Australia has banned generative artificial intelligence from official music charts, a decision announced by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) on August 25, 2026, making it the first country to implement such a rule. The ban, which takes effect immediately, requires that chart-eligible songs be 'primarily human-created,' with ARIA stating that AI-generated tracks will be excluded to preserve the integrity of the charts and support human artists.
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