How does AI music get to Spotify? Though distributors!
But every single one has a different rule on how it handles AI music. We mapped out the strictest -> permissive.
Strict ๐ด
โข CDBaby - not allowed (even partially generated)
โข Tunecore - 100% AI not allowed. Creative use is okay.
โข AWAL - Fully generated not allowed. Human review for creative uses.
Allowed (with disclosure) ๐
โข Distrokid - Now requires a mandatory disclosure.
โข Too Lost - Disclosure and proof of commercial use.
โข Soundcloud - Disclosure and proof docs.
โข OneRPM - Disclosure and explanation of how AI was used.
Allowed (with limited distribution) ๐
โข Amuse - AI music cannot be delivered to Meta or YouTube Content ID.
โข United Masters - No delivery to TikTok or Meta.
Permitted ๐ข
โข Ditto - Permits whatever rules the DSPs set.
โข ONCE - AI music allowed with an extra surcharge that goes to an artist fund.