{"id":2110244,"date":"2026-08-25T05:52:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T02:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2110244"},"modified":"2026-08-25T05:52:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T02:52:16","slug":"folk-singer-fights-back-against-ai-generated-fake-album","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2110244","title":{"rendered":"Folk singer fights back against AI-generated fake album"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/73232877_6.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"sk6xmai\">\n<div class=\"content-area sa7l9jt s9mg977\">\n<section data-tracking-name=\"sharing-icons-inline\" class=\"c75t7t0 hh5424a in-line closed\">\n<div class=\"copy-button-wrapper closed\"><span class=\"svdcmki\">https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/5JLHr<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"s4bcs45\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/73232877_800.webp 50w, https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/73232877_801.webp 129w, https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/73232877_802.webp 352w, https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/73232877_803.webp 575w\" media=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 575px)\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" \/><figcaption class=\"c1oedowi m1ho1h07 lofg86o blt0baw rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b16w0xvi\">The changes distinguish between music fully generated by artificial intelligence and recordings where AI is used only as a supporting creative tool<small class=\"copyright c19ed66t icns9en idu7i8u lxmvniw m4xla6a rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b16w0xvi\">Image: Vitalik Radko\/Depositphotos\/IMAGO<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text t1fzgn0z l1evdo4u blt0baw rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b16w0xvi\">\n<p><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/australia\/t-18172340\">Australia<\/a>&#8216;s official music charts will no longer allow wholly\u00a0<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/artificial-intelligence-ai-music-artists-charts-digital-billboard-streaming-spotify\/a-74841513\">AI-generated tracks<\/a>\u00a0to qualify, under <a rel=\"noopener follow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aria.com.au\/charts\/news\/aria-charts-set-eligibility-rules-for-recordings-made-with-ai\" title=\"External link \u2014 new rules announced by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA)\">new rules announced by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The changes take effect with the ARIA chart dated August 31 and distinguish between music generated primarily by <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/artificial-intelligence\/t-42133476\">artificial intelligence<\/a> and recordings where AI is used only as a supporting creative tool.<\/p>\n<h2>What AI music will still be allowed in Australia&#8217;s charts?<\/h2>\n<p>Recordings made with generative AI can remain eligible if they are substantially human-made and do not raise concerns about manipulation of streams or chart positions.<\/p>\n<p>ARIA will use an industry-wide distinction announced in July between:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AI-generated music, where AI creates all or the main creative elements of a recording<\/li>\n<li>AI-assisted music, which remains substantially human-created but uses generative AI for some elements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ARIA chief executive Annabelle Herd said artists were already using AI creatively and the charts should allow room for that.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vjs-wrapper embed big\">\n<h2 aria-label=\"Embedded video \u2014 Folk singer fights back against AI-generated fake album\" class=\"headline\">Folk singer fights back against AI-generated fake album<\/h2>\n<p><video id=\"video-74486769\" controls playsinline preload=\"none\" poster=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-id=\"74486769\" data-posterurl=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/74401410_605.webp\" data-duration=\"03:05\"><source src=\"https:\/\/hlsvod.dw.com\/i\/dwtv_video\/flv\/tt\/tt251024_KIpopmusik_,AVC_480x270,AVC_512x288,AVC_640x360,AVC_960x540,AVC_1280x720,AVC_1920x1080,.mp4.csmil\/master.m3u8\" type=\"application\/x-mpegURL\" \/><\/video><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;This gives everyone who releases music in Australia a clear rule to work to. We call on all parties who have a role in deciding the music played and promoted to Australian audiences, particularly radio, to support human artistry and implement similar changes across their own codes,&#8221; said Herd.<\/p>\n<h2>What happens if an AI track enters the charts?<\/h2>\n<p>ARIA can refuse to accept an ineligible recording, remove it from the charts either retrospectively or in advance, change chart positions and withdraw accreditations.<\/p>\n<p>It can also revoke an ARIA No. 1 Award, while an ineligible track will not qualify for an ARIA Award. Artists and their representatives will be able to challenge exclusions and provide evidence that a recording meets the rules.<\/p>\n<p>The move is part of a broader initiative led by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), which represents the recording industry globally.<\/p>\n<p>IFPI announced principles in July intended for use across official charts internationally. They require eligible AI-assisted recordings to remain substantially human-made, use lawful and authorized <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/openai-says-ai-model-went-rogue-and-hacked-startup-hugging-face\/a-78063624\">AI services<\/a> and avoid artificial manipulation of streams.<\/p>\n<p><em>Edited by: Rob Turner<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you rely on our team for trusted reporting, please take a moment to <\/em><a rel=\"noopener follow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=dw.com\" title=\"External link \u2014 select us as your Preferred Source on Google\">select us as your Preferred Source on Google<\/a><em>, so\u00a0you&#8217;ll\u00a0always see our verified news first.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div data-tracking-skip=\"true\" data-tracking-name=\"rich-text\" class=\"c17j8gzx rc0m0op r1ebneao s198y7xq rich-text t1fzgn0z l1evdo4u blt0baw rcjjkz7 w128axg5 b16w0xvi\">\n<p><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/australia\/t-18172340\">Australia<\/a>&#8216;s official music charts will no longer allow wholly\u00a0<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/artificial-intelligence-ai-music-artists-charts-digital-billboard-streaming-spotify\/a-74841513\">AI-generated tracks<\/a>\u00a0to qualify, under <a rel=\"noopener follow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aria.com.au\/charts\/news\/aria-charts-set-eligibility-rules-for-recordings-made-with-ai\" title=\"External link \u2014 new rules announced by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA)\">new rules announced by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The changes take effect with the ARIA chart dated August 31 and distinguish between music generated primarily by <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/artificial-intelligence\/t-42133476\">artificial intelligence<\/a> and recordings where AI is used only as a supporting creative tool.<\/p>\n<h2>What AI music will still be allowed in Australia&#8217;s charts?<\/h2>\n<p>Recordings made with generative AI can remain eligible if they are substantially human-made and do not raise concerns about manipulation of streams or chart positions.<\/p>\n<p>ARIA will use an industry-wide distinction announced in July between:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AI-generated music, where AI creates all or the main creative elements of a recording<\/li>\n<li>AI-assisted music, which remains substantially human-created but uses generative AI for some elements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ARIA chief executive Annabelle Herd said artists were already using AI creatively and the charts should allow room for that.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vjs-wrapper embed big\">\n<h2 aria-label=\"Embedded video \u2014 Folk singer fights back against AI-generated fake album\" class=\"headline\">Folk singer fights back against AI-generated fake album<\/h2>\n<p><video id=\"video-74486769\" controls playsinline preload=\"none\" poster=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-id=\"74486769\" data-posterurl=\"https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/74401410_605.webp\" data-duration=\"03:05\"><source src=\"https:\/\/hlsvod.dw.com\/i\/dwtv_video\/flv\/tt\/tt251024_KIpopmusik_,AVC_480x270,AVC_512x288,AVC_640x360,AVC_960x540,AVC_1280x720,AVC_1920x1080,.mp4.csmil\/master.m3u8\" type=\"application\/x-mpegURL\" \/><\/video><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;This gives everyone who releases music in Australia a clear rule to work to. We call on all parties who have a role in deciding the music played and promoted to Australian audiences, particularly radio, to support human artistry and implement similar changes across their own codes,&#8221; said Herd.<\/p>\n<h2>What happens if an AI track enters the charts?<\/h2>\n<p>ARIA can refuse to accept an ineligible recording, remove it from the charts either retrospectively or in advance, change chart positions and withdraw accreditations.<\/p>\n<p>It can also revoke an ARIA No. 1 Award, while an ineligible track will not qualify for an ARIA Award. Artists and their representatives will be able to challenge exclusions and provide evidence that a recording meets the rules.<\/p>\n<p>The move is part of a broader initiative led by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), which represents the recording industry globally.<\/p>\n<p>IFPI announced principles in July intended for use across official charts internationally. They require eligible AI-assisted recordings to remain substantially human-made, use lawful and authorized <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/openai-says-ai-model-went-rogue-and-hacked-startup-hugging-face\/a-78063624\">AI services<\/a> and avoid artificial manipulation of streams.<\/p>\n<p><em>Edited by: Rob Turner<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you rely on our team for trusted reporting, please take a moment to <\/em><a rel=\"noopener follow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=dw.com\" title=\"External link \u2014 select us as your Preferred Source on Google\">select us as your Preferred Source on Google<\/a><em>, so\u00a0you&#8217;ll\u00a0always see our verified news first.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/australia\/t-18172340\">Australia<\/a>&#8216;s official music charts will no longer allow wholly\u00a0<a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/artificial-intelligence-ai-music-artists-charts-digital-billboard-streaming-spotify\/a-74841513\">AI-generated tracks<\/a>\u00a0to qualify, under <a rel=\"noopener follow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aria.com.au\/charts\/news\/aria-charts-set-eligibility-rules-for-recordings-made-with-ai\" title=\"External link \u2014 new rules announced by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA)\">new rules announced by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The changes take effect with the ARIA chart dated August 31 and distinguish between music generated primarily by <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/artificial-intelligence\/t-42133476\">artificial intelligence<\/a> and recordings where AI is used only as a supporting creative tool.<\/p>\n<p>Recordings made with generative AI can remain eligible if they are substantially human-made and do not raise concerns about manipulation of streams or chart positions.<\/p>\n<p>ARIA will use an industry-wide distinction announced in July between:<\/p>\n<p>ARIA chief executive Annabelle Herd said artists were already using AI creatively and the charts should allow room for that.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vjs-no-js\">To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that <a href=\"https:\/\/videojs.com\/html5-video-support\/\" target=\"_blank\">supports HTML5 video<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This gives everyone who releases music in Australia a clear rule to work to. We call on all parties who have a role in deciding the music played and promoted to Australian audiences, particularly radio, to support human artistry and implement similar changes across their own codes,&#8221; said Herd.<\/p>\n<p>ARIA can refuse to accept an ineligible recording, remove it from the charts either retrospectively or in advance, change chart positions and withdraw accreditations.<\/p>\n<p>It can also revoke an ARIA No. 1 Award, while an ineligible track will not qualify for an ARIA Award. Artists and their representatives will be able to challenge exclusions and provide evidence that a recording meets the rules.<\/p>\n<p>The move is part of a broader initiative led by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), which represents the recording industry globally.<\/p>\n<p>IFPI announced principles in July intended for use across official charts internationally. They require eligible AI-assisted recordings to remain substantially human-made, use lawful and authorized <a class=\"internal-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/openai-says-ai-model-went-rogue-and-hacked-startup-hugging-face\/a-78063624\">AI services<\/a> and avoid artificial manipulation of streams.<\/p>\n<p><em>Edited by: Rob Turner<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you rely on our team for trusted reporting, please take a moment to <\/em><a rel=\"noopener follow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=dw.com\" title=\"External link \u2014 select us as your Preferred Source on Google\">select us as your Preferred Source on Google<\/a><em>, so\u00a0you&#8217;ll\u00a0always see our verified news first.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.dw.com\/en\/australias-music-chart-bars-fully-ai-generated-music\/a-78491743&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/static.dw.com\/image\/73232877_6.jpg&#8221;] https:\/\/p.dw.com\/p\/5JLHr The changes distinguish between music fully generated by artificial intelligence and recordings where AI is used only as a supporting creative toolImage: Vitalik Radko\/Depositphotos\/IMAGO Australia&#8216;s official music charts will no longer allow wholly\u00a0AI-generated tracks\u00a0to qualify, under new rules announced by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). 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