Australia Bars AI-Generated Tracks from Official Music Charts

Australia’s music chart authority disclosed that any track whose composition is largely generated by artificial intelligence will no longer qualify for placement on the nation’s official charts. The decision follows concerns that AI‑driven creations could distort chart integrity and disadvantage human artists. Industry bodies were consulted before the rule was formalised, and the new guideline will take effect from the next charting week. Stakeholders, including record labels and streaming platforms, have been asked to flag AI‑heavy submissions for review. The move positions Australia among the first countries to regulate AI influence in mainstream music rankings.