The Verge
6/29/2026

The original title is: "Tidal Removes AI-Generated Music From Royalty Monetization, Implements Labeling"
Original: Tidal won’t pay royalties on AI-generated music but isn’t banning it outright
Short summary
Tidal will label 100% AI-generated music starting July 15th and remove them from royalty monetization immediately, balancing AI innovation with artist protection. The policy reflects streaming platforms' growing tension between enabling AI tools and protecting human creators. Other platforms may adopt similar policies as the industry standardizes AI-content governance.
- •AI-generated tracks labeled starting July 15; non-monetizable starting today
- •Tidal protecting artist royalties while not banning AI music outright
- •Policy signals industry trend toward content governance frameworks
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