Songs created by AI banned from Australia's music charts
The move comes weeks after a DJ admitted using AI to remix a Madonna song that topped the Australian charts.
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"These changes reflect our intent to remain dynamic and promote the human nature of artistry in what is, to say the least, a rapidly developing space."
— Annabelle Herd , Executive
"AI-generated music was removing the human experience from life."
— Adam Hyde , Celebrity
"Writers and musicians would be able to choose if and how their work was used in the training of AI."
— Anthony Albanese , Politician
Key People
A member of the Australian electronic act Peking Duk.
The chief executive of the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
Anthony Albanese is the Prime Minister of Australia.
An Australian DJ known for remixing popular songs.
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The move comes weeks after a DJ admitted using AI to remix a Madonna song that topped the Australian charts.
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