YouTube Music launches new labels as AI-generated music floods streaming platforms

YouTube Music announced a new labeling system to improve transparency about songs created with generative AI. The labels, which appear on the player page and main YouTube app, provide details on AI's role in composition and vocals. YouTube collaborated with music partners and uses detection tools to categorize tracks as "Fully Gen AI," "Partly Gen AI," or "No Gen AI," with the latter including pitch-corrected tracks like Auto-Tune. This move contrasts with stricter approaches from platforms like Deezer and TIDAL, which limit AI music distribution and royalties. YouTube focuses on disclosure while allowing monetization and even experimenting with AI tools like Dream Track.

(Source：TechCrunch)