YouTube Music to Label AI-Generated Songs
YouTube Music will begin labeling songs created using generative artificial intelligence tools. This move aims to provide transparency to users regarding the origin of music content.
Google is introducing a new feature for YouTube Music that will identify songs produced with generative AI. The label aims to inform listeners whether a track was created using artificial intelligence.
The company stated that generative AI offers new avenues for musical creation and experimentation. However, Google also recognizes a growing user demand to distinguish between human-created and AI-generated music.
This initiative follows a similar labeling system implemented for AI-generated videos on the main YouTube platform earlier this year. The new labels are currently rolling out to both the YouTube Music app and its website.
The company has not implemented a ban on AI-generated music, opting instead for disclosure. The move highlights the increasing presence of AI in creative fields and the platform's effort to manage user perception of that content.