Traxsource will begin labeling music on its platform as Human-Made or “AI-Assisted” from 1 July 2026, while removing tracks identified as entirely AI-generated from its catalogue.
Classification and Detection
To enforce the distinction, the digital music store is partnering with AI-detection companies SH Labs and SoundPatrol to analyse all music submitted to the platform.
The move extends a position Traxsource outlined in February, which separates AI-assisted production tools (sound design, vocal processing, mastering, and creative experimentation) from fully AI-generated output. The company regards AI as a legitimate production tool when the artist’s musical vision, composition, and artistic direction remain central.
Statements from Traxsource
In a statement, the company said:
We believe music created entirely through AI prompting where no meaningful human creative contribution exists does not belong on Traxsource. Our community deserves to know that the music they’re buying, charting, and playing was made by real artists with real creative intent.
Marc Pomeroy, Traxsource co-founder and CTO, added:
We envision a future where shopping for music is like shopping for food today, conventional products right next to certified organic, with the choice left to the consumer. We’re simply using technical means to preserve and uphold organic, human artistry, while keeping the option open for those artists who are pushing the envelope of technology, not wishing to stifle the creative process.
Rollout and Industry Context
The new labels, an updated AI policy, and revised Terms of Service will take effect on 1 July 2026.
Traxsource joins a growing list of platforms, including Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify, and YouTube, that have committed to labelling AI-involved music and removing spam tracks.
Earlier this month, Deezer released a free AI music detection tool capable of scanning playlists for AI-generated content across 20 major streaming services. In March, Apple Music introduced optional Transparency Tags to identify AI-generated music, with plans to make the tags mandatory in the future.
In a separate development, digital music store Juno Download ceased operations at the beginning of June.
