"Bandcamp, a major music distribution platform favored by indie artists, announced Tuesday that it would be "putting human creativity first" by outright banning AI-generated songs - and music aficionados are rejoicing. According to the company, music and audio generated "wholly or in substantial part by AI" will no longer be permitted on the platform. Furthermore, using AI tools "to impersonate other artists or styles" is also "strictly prohibited," representing a comprehensive crackdown on the tech."
"For years, musicians and listeners alike have been frustrated with the proliferation of AI-generated music on streaming platforms like Spotify, which have largely turned a blind eye to the phenomenon. Most of the AI songs are clearly spam intended to game the algorithm and rack up views and dollars. Some pretend to be actual human bands, like the AI-generated rock group the Velvet Sundown, deceiving listeners."
Bandcamp will prohibit music and audio generated wholly or substantially by AI and will ban use of AI tools to impersonate other artists or styles. The policy frames the change as putting human creativity first and represents a comprehensive crackdown on AI-generated content. Fans and many musicians reacted with strong approval on social platforms. AI-generated tracks have proliferated on streaming services, often as spam that games algorithms, impersonates bands, and sometimes replaces real artists. Competing platforms have struggled to moderate AI spam and impersonation despite announced measures, leaving gaps Bandcamp aims to close.
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