AI-generated music barred from Australian charts after Madonna cover controversy

SYDNEY, Aug 26 : AI-generated music will be excluded from Australia's music charts starting this week, the country's peak music trade group said, following controversy over an Australian DJ's cover of Madonna's "Like a Prayer" topping local music charts.The Australian Recording Industry Association, or ARIA, said on Tu

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.

Songs created with the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been banned from Australia's music charts as a new prohibition enforced by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) launched this week.

Tracks that use AI in a 'supporting role' will still be eligible for inclusion in the official charts.

Music made by artificial intelligence will be banned from Australia's top charts under new guidelines aimed at protecting "the human nature of artistry", an industry body said today.

Songs created mostly or entirely by artificial intelligence will be excluded from Australia's official music charts from this Friday.