Tidal unveiled a policy governing AI-generated music on its service. It defines such tracks as wholly or substantially produced by generative AI and requires clear listener labeling. Allowing AI‑created songs that meet the standards lets the platform keep artistic freedom while safeguarding catalog integrity overall.

The policy imposes a higher content‑integrity bar, blocking any AI‑generated track that exploits a person’s likeness, deceives users, or floods the catalog with low‑quality uploads. Tidal will display an icon beside 100% AI tracks beginning mid‑July, and plans to extend tagging as detection improves. Distributors must pre‑label AI content before it reaches the service, and Tidal reserves the right to block material deemed fraudulent or designed to manipulate streaming metrics.

Monetization shifts: AI‑only songs cannot earn royalties, ensuring payouts go to human creators of original works. Uploads flagged as fully AI are barred from direct‑to‑fan revenue. Tidal updated its terms to enforce these rules, reinforcing industry norms as generative tools scale for the platform overall.

Starting mid‑July, listeners will see an AI icon beside tracks identified as 100% generated, with plans to extend tags as detection improves. Distributors must pre‑label AI content, and Tidal reserves the right to block material deemed fraudulent or designed to manipulate streaming metrics.