The IFPI says music companies and distributors agreed on new rules to combat the use of AI-generated music to defraud streaming services and divert royalties (Daniel Thomas/Financial Times)

The IFPI announced that music companies and distributors have agreed on new rules to stop AI-generated music from defrauding streaming services and diverting royalties. The agreement requires platforms to verify the source of tracks and enforce stricter royalty calculations for AI-produced content. These measures aim to protect artists’ earnings and maintain integrity in digital music distribution.