AI Disclosure Requirements for Music Releases
What distributors and DSPs require when your music involves artificial intelligence.
Why AI Disclosure Matters
Major streaming platforms are implementing AI disclosure policies in response to the rapid growth of AI-generated music. Failure to disclose can result in:
- Content removal without warning
- Loss of streaming royalties
- Account suspension or termination
- Legal liability if using unlicensed voice clones
Current DSP Requirements
Spotify
Must disclose if vocals are AI-generated or if AI was used to replicate an artist's voice without consent.
Apple Music
Distributors must flag AI-generated content. Apple reserves right to remove undisclosed AI content.
YouTube Music
Content ID and YouTube Music require AI disclosure for synthetic media and voice clones.
TikTok/SoundOn
AI-generated content must be labeled. Platform can remove unlabeled synthetic content.
Amazon Music
Following industry standards. Expect formal requirements soon.
What Needs Disclosure?
AI-Generated Vocals
Vocals synthesized by AI or using voice cloning technology
Always disclose. Required by all major DSPs.
AI-Assisted Composition
Melodies, harmonies, or arrangements suggested by AI tools
Disclosure recommended. Some DSPs require it.
AI Mixing/Mastering
AI tools used for audio processing, EQ, compression
Generally not required to disclose. Standard tool usage.
AI Lyric Writing
Lyrics generated or co-written with AI assistance
Disclosure becoming expected. Document your involvement.
AI Cover Art
Artwork generated using AI image generators
Increasingly required. Some platforms flag AI art.
How Audiverify Helps
- AI Declaration Forms - Document AI involvement across vocals, composition, lyrics, artwork, and mastering
- ACR Content Recognition - Optional scan for AI detection signals
- DDEX Export - AI disclosure fields formatted for distributor delivery
- Timestamped Record - Proof of when and what you declared