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Australia Bans AI-Generated Tracks From Official Music Charts to ‘Promote the Human Nature of Artistry’

Variety · August 25, 2026 at 8:44 AM

Australia Bans AI-Generated Tracks From Official Music Charts to ‘Promote the Human Nature of Artistry’

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), the trade group representing the country’s music industry, has banned wholly AI-generated songs from its weekly charts that showcase the most popular tracks in Australia.

The changes, which take effect Friday, were outlined in an update to the ARIA Charts’ code of practice, which states that music produced with generative […]

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Australia Bans AI-Generated Tracks From Official Music Charts to ‘Promote the Human Nature of Artistry’

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