Seven of the world’s largest music industry organizations jointly launched a voluntary AI tagging system on July 20 to indicate whether generative artificial intelligence was used in recorded music. The tags are divided into two specifications: AI-Generated and AI-Assisted. The promoting organizations include IFPI, RIAA, and seven other major bodies, and they have also been recognized by independent music organizations such as A2IM, WIN, and IMPALA.
Streaming platform AI music ratio: Deezer 44% and Apple Music data
According to Deezer’s statistical data, among the music newly released on its platform, 44% are AI-generated tracks. Apple Music also said that on its platform, more than one-third of its songs are created 100% by AI.
The above data provides background for music organizations pushing for a transparent tagging mechanism. In a joint statement, IFPI CEO Vikki Oakley and RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier said: “Fans have the right to know how music is made. This tagging system provides an intuitive and easy-to-promote transparency channel.”
Specifications and application conditions for dual tags: AI-Generated vs AI-Assisted
The newly launched voluntary tagging system comes in two specifications, each with clear application conditions:
AI-Generated (generated by artificial intelligence): The tag features a black background with white uppercase letters “AI.” The condition applies when all of the core creativity of a recorded work (including lead vocal performance, main instrument playing, or works fully generated from instructions) is completed by AI.
AI-Assisted (assisted by artificial intelligence): The tag features a white background with black lowercase letters “ai.” The condition applies when the work’s core creativity is led by humans, and only some elements use generative AI, while the lead vocals and main instruments still need to be performed by humans.
The scope of the current tagging system covers only “the recorded work and the sound itself,” and has not yet included labeling for related derivative content such as lyric creation, composition, music videos (MVs), and album cover design. IFPI and RIAA said they will adjust how information is provided in the future as the technology advances.
Seven promoting organizations and Deezer response: participating organizations list and measures already implemented
According to a report dated July 20, 2026, the promoting organizations for this voluntary AI tagging system are as follows:
· IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry)
· RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America)
· Recording Academy
· SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)
· A2IM (American Association of Independent Music)
· WIN (Worldwide Independent Network)
· IMPALA (Independent Music Companies Association)
Deezer issued a statement supporting the initiative and said it has implemented detection and labeling for AI-generated music, and that relevant tracks are excluded from algorithmic recommendations. Deezer also emphasized that future standard-setting must include key consideration of how training data for AI models is used, to ensure that all rights holders receive fair compensation.
FAQ
What are the two types of the new AI music tagging system?
According to the voluntary tagging specifications introduced by organizations such as IFPI and RIAA, AI-Generated (uppercase “AI” in white on a black background) applies to works in which core creativity (vocals and main instruments) is entirely generated by AI; AI-Assisted (lowercase “ai” in black on a white background) applies to works where humans lead the creative process and only some elements use AI.
What is the current proportion of AI music on streaming platforms?
According to Deezer’s statistics, among newly released music on its platform, 44% are AI-generated tracks; Apple Music said that on its platform, more than one-third of its songs are created 100% by AI.
Does this AI tagging system cover lyrics and MVs?
According to IFPI, the current tagging system covers only “the recorded work and the sound itself,” and has not yet included labeling for related derivative content such as lyric creation, composition, music videos (MVs), and album cover design. IFPI said it will adjust this as technology advances.
