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By Refusing to Pay Royalties to AI Music, This Streaming Platform Sets a Precedent During Uncertain Times

Tidal revealed a new AI policy in June, outlining its plan to hold AI-generated music to higher standards.

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First came Deezer’s AI detection tool, then other streaming platforms started explicitly labeling AI-generated music. Now, Tidal is setting the bar even higher by refusing to pay royalties for AI generated songs.

Concern over AI use in music has grown in recent years. In a report from April 2026, Deezer revealed that 44% of tracks uploaded to its platform per day were made completely with artificial intelligence. That percentage grew from 18% in June 2025.

Meanwhile, artists and fans alike have been vocal about their frustrations with AI generated music. Many artists removed their work from Spotify in protest while listeners left the platform in........

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