TIDAL Cuts Monetization for AI-Generated Music and Targets Deepfake Impersonation Tracks

TIDAL is taking direct aim at AI-generated music on its platform, implementing measures to block such content from earning royalties. The streaming service is also deploying automated tools to detect and remove tracks that use AI to impersonate real artists or groups.

The moves signal a hardening stance among music platforms toward generative audio content, particularly where it blurs the line between authentic artist output and synthetic imitation. By targeting both monetization and impersonation, TIDAL is addressing two of the most contested flashpoints in the ongoing debate over AI's role in the music industry.