Key facts
- TIDAL will ban monetization for fully AI-generated music.
- The new policy takes effect on July 15, 2026.
- Automated tools will be used to identify and tag AI tracks.
- AI-generated music will not be eligible for royalties.
- AI-generated music will not be eligible for direct-to-fan sales.
- The policy aims to protect organic creativity.
Music streaming service TIDAL has announced a new policy that will prohibit the monetization of fully AI-generated music on its platform. This decision, set to take effect on July 15, 2026, is intended to protect and promote organic creativity. Under the new rules, TIDAL will implement automated tools designed to identify and tag music that is entirely produced by artificial intelligence. These identified tracks will be prevented from collecting royalties. Furthermore, they will not be eligible for direct-to-fan sales, a feature that allows artists to sell their music directly to their audience. The policy aims to create a clearer distinction between human-created and AI-generated content, ensuring that human artists are prioritized and their work is not devalued by AI-generated alternatives.