TIDAL Introduces New Rules for AI-Generated Music and Payments
TIDAL 推出 AI 生成音樂與付款新規則
Introduction
The music streaming service TIDAL has announced new policy updates to control how AI-generated music is used and paid for on its platform.
音樂串流服務 TIDAL 宣布了新的政策更新，以管控其平台上 AI 生成音樂的使用方式與付款安排。
Main Body
TIDAL's new system focuses on protecting human creativity by stopping payments for content that is completely created by AI. Starting immediately, tracks that are 100% AI-generated will not earn royalties or sales revenue. Furthermore, from July 15, 2026, these tracks must have an 'AI' label so that listeners know the music is synthetic. The company emphasized that if their detection technology improves, they will also label songs that are mostly, but not entirely, made by AI.
TIDAL 的新系統重點在於保護人類創意，將停止對完全由 AI 創作的內容支付費用。即日起，100% 由 AI 生成的曲目將無法獲得權利金或銷售收入。此外，從 2026 年 7 月 15 日起，這些曲目必須標記「AI」標籤，以便聽眾得知該音樂為合成而成。公司強調，若其偵測技術有所提升，對於大部分（但非全部）由 AI 製作的歌曲也將會加上標籤。
Additionally, TIDAL will use automated tools to remove content that pretends to be a famous artist or shows signs of fraud, such as unusual streaming numbers. The company asserted that music distributors must also take responsibility for labeling AI works correctly. This move follows a general trend in the industry to reduce the amount of AI content. For example, Spotify uses a verification system for human artists, and Apple Music uses tagging. Meanwhile, Deezer has taken a stricter approach by using its own technology to keep AI tracks out of its curated playlists.
此外，TIDAL 將使用自動化工具移除冒充知名藝人或有欺詐跡象（例如串流數據異常）的內容。公司主張，音樂發行商也必須承擔正確標記 AI 作品的責任。此舉符合業界減少 AI 內容的整體趨勢。例如，Spotify 使用人類藝人的驗證系統，而 Apple Music 則使用標籤。同時，Deezer 採取了更嚴格的做法，利用自身技術將 AI 曲目排除在精選播放清單之外。
Conclusion
TIDAL has created a flexible set of rules to limit the money and visibility of AI music, joining other industry leaders in their effort to protect human artists.
TIDAL 制定了一套靈活的規則以限制 AI 音樂的收益與曝光率，與其他業界領袖共同努力保護人類藝術家。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 Level Up: From Simple to Sophisticated
At the A2 level, you usually say "TIDAL says..." or "The company says...". But to reach B2, you need to stop using "say" for everything. The article shows us how to use Reporting Verbs to change the tone of a sentence.
🛠️ The "Power Verb" Upgrade
Look at how the text describes TIDAL's actions. Instead of just giving information, the verbs tell us the intent:
- "The company emphasized..." This isn't just speaking; it's highlighting the most important part. Use this when you want to make sure your listener doesn't miss a key point.
- "The company asserted..." This is a strong, confident statement. It's more powerful than "said"; it's like saying "We are sure this is true."
- "TIDAL has announced..." This is the formal way to share news with the public.
💡 Practical Application
If you are in a B2 exam or a business meeting, don't say: ❌ "My boss said that the project is late."
Try these instead: ✅ "My boss emphasized that the project is late" (It's a big problem!) ✅ "My boss asserted that the project is late" (He is 100% sure about the date.)
⚡ Quick Shift: The 'Passive' Vibe
Notice the phrase: "tracks... will not earn royalties." An A2 student says: "AI music doesn't get money." A B2 student uses specific vocabulary like "earn royalties" and "revenue." Replacing general words (money) with specific industry words (revenue/royalties) is the fastest way to sound more professional.