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.
- 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 Prayer at 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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