Overview
- ARIA updated its Charts Code of Practice on Tuesday to declare that wholly AI‑generated recordings are ineligible and that AI may only be used in a supporting role when a track is substantially human‑made and free of stream or chart manipulation concerns.
- Under the new rules ARIA can refuse entries, remove or retrospectively adjust chart positions, revoke accreditations including ARIA #1 awards, and hear challenges from artists or their representatives.
- The code sets eligibility tests that require humans to write the song and perform the lead vocal and primary instruments and says AI tools must be authorised and lawful for a track to qualify.
- The move was prompted by viral, high‑streaming AI‑assisted releases such as Josh Fawaz’s cover of Madonna’s Like a Prayer and follows IFPI‑led industry labelling guidance adopted by ARIA.
- The policy aligns Australia with global industry principles but leaves open how ARIA and platforms will reliably verify authorised AI training, detect manipulation and enforce exclusions across different streaming services.