WSJ Tech News Briefing · Friday, July 10, 2026
A coalition of record labels and artist groups is urging streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music to implement new labels for AI-generated music. The proposed tags would distinguish between tracks with human involvement using AI and those entirely created by AI, including AI-generated lead vocals.
“And in another WSJ exclusive, a coalition of record label and artist groups is pushing streaming giants like Spotify and Apple Music to label AI generated music.”
“The group is proposing two tags for AI content. One that would identify songs that were created primarily by a human using AI for some elements, and another labeling tracks that are entirely AI generated or use AI made lead vocals or key performance elements.”