{"id":7239,"date":"2026-07-10T12:33:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T12:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/riaa-ifpi-lead-push-for-ai-labels-on-streaming-platforms\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T12:33:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T12:33:05","slug":"riaa-ifpi-lead-push-for-ai-labels-on-streaming-platforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/riaa-ifpi-lead-push-for-ai-labels-on-streaming-platforms\/","title":{"rendered":"RIAA, IFPI Lead Push for AI Labels on Streaming Platforms"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)<\/a> and the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)<\/a> are spearheading a push for standardized labels that would identify AI-generated and AI-assisted music<\/a> on streaming services, aiming to bring greater transparency to listeners as synthetic audio proliferates.<\/p>\n

Proposed Label Types<\/h2>\n

Under the proposal, two labels would be introduced. The first, \u201cAI-generated,\u201d would mark recordings created entirely by AI, including tracks produced from text prompts or those with AI-generated lead vocals or principal instrumental performances. The second, \u201cAI-assisted,\u201d would apply to recordings made primarily by humans but incorporating AI during parts of the creative process.<\/p>\n

The labels would appear alongside tracks in a manner similar to existing explicit-content warnings. Disclosures would be voluntary, relying on artists, record labels and distributors to provide the information. The framework would initially cover only the production of audio recordings, not AI use in songwriting, lyrics, artwork or music videos.<\/p>\n

Industry Support and Listener Attitudes<\/h2>\n

The initiative is backed by the Recording Academy<\/a><\/strong>, SAG-AFTRA<\/strong>, the Human Artistry Campaign<\/strong> and the American Association of Independent Music<\/strong>. A recent survey by Deezer<\/strong> and Ipsos<\/strong> found that 97% of respondents could not distinguish between AI-generated and human-created songs, while 80% supported clear labelling of fully AI-generated music.<\/p>\n

RIAA<\/strong> chairman and CEO Mitch Glazier<\/strong> said artists should retain the freedom to incorporate AI into their work while ensuring audiences understand how recordings were created.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut flexibility in the creative process also means that artists who want to use AI in the creative process should be able to do so. Transparency is just the best way to have it both ways.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Digital Media Association (DiMA)<\/strong>, whose members include Spotify<\/strong> and Apple<\/strong>, said it supports improving the flow of AI-related information throughout the music supply chain, though it has not confirmed whether its members will adopt the proposed labels.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat information flows best when it travels the entire path from creator to fan, and our members rely on industry partners to make that possible,\u201d DiMA president and CEO Graham Davies<\/strong> said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Streaming Platforms\u2019 AI Measures<\/h2>\n

Several services have already introduced measures to identify AI-generated music:<\/p>\n