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Tidal stopped paying for fully AI tracks; Bandcamp banned them

Platform positions have diverged. Tidal stopped monetising 100% AI-generated tracks in July 2026. Bandcamp banned them outright on 13 January 2026.

Apple Music took a softer route — voluntary transparency tags that labels and distributors apply at their discretion. Spotify permits AI-assisted music where it is properly disclosed.

What to do when releasing. There is no single standard, so declare accurately and everywhere. A hidden declaration means removal — and that happens once the record has started to work.