TIDAL cracks down on AI music by cutting off monetization

TIDAL has announced a new policy, effective July 15, 2026, aimed at curbing the presence of fully AI-generated music on its platform. The company will restrict these tracks from earning royalties or being eligible for direct-to-fan sales and will mark them with an 'AI' badge to ensure transparency for listeners. According to EVP and Editor-in-Chief Tony Gervino, the initiative is designed to protect organic creativity and prevent the platform from being flooded with content that subscribers do not want to hear. TIDAL will also use automated tools to remove AI content that impersonates real artists, joining other services like Spotify and Deezer in addressing the challenges posed by AI in the music industry.

(Source：TechCrunch)