DJ marketplace Beatport has implemented a ban on music that is fully or mostly generated by artificial intelligence. The company stated that tracks using AI as a tool but primarily created by humans are still permitted, though they will be flagged as such. To enforce this policy, Beatport utilizes a detection tool provided by its partner, Beatdapp, which previously managed streaming fraud detection. This tool now filters out AI-generated tracks during the upload process, and rights holders receive notification when a track is rejected. According to a Beatport survey, 60 percent of users would not play AI music in their sets, and 77 percent prefer human-made music. Only 8 percent are open to AI tracks, while 13 percent would consider them if artists were paid fairly. Beatport CEO Matt Gralen noted that new production techniques have advanced electronic music from the start, but there's a distinction between a tool that assists people and a system that replaces them entirely. Other platforms like Deezer have also taken similar steps against the sharp rise in AI uploads. Deezer reported that nearly 50 percent of its daily uploads are AI-generated.
Beatport’s decision reflects growing industry concerns over the impact of AI-generated music on traditional music creation and rights. The company emphasized that its approach aims to balance innovation with the interests of human creators and users. The survey data underscores the mixed reception of AI-generated music among DJs, with a clear majority favoring human-made content. The use of the Beatdapp detection tool represents a proactive measure to maintain the integrity of the marketplace while addressing the challenges posed by AI-generated content.
Source: thedecoder
