From 9to5Google · Abner Li · · 40s
YouTube Music Adds AI Labels to Now Playing
YouTube Music introduces AI labels to show when songs were made with generative AI tools.
In brief
YouTube Music introduces AI labels to show when songs were made with generative AI tools. YouTube Music will display AI labels on Now Playing screens for songs created primarily using generative AI. Originally reported by 9to5Google.
YouTube Music rolls out AI labels
YouTube Music adds AI labels to the Now Playing screen for songs created primarily using generative AI.
“When a song is "created primarily using generative AI," you’ll soon see a label on the Now Playing screen”
AI label shows how music was made
The AI badge with an info icon opens a "How this was made" bottom sheet explaining ai usage.
“This "AI" badge with an info icon opens a "How this was made" bottom sheet”
Rollout starts today for music
YouTube Music uses its own detection tools and music partners to identify ai-generated tracks starting today.
“YouTube is using its own detection tools and "teaming up with music partners" to identify ai-generated tracks”
The takeaway
YouTube Music will display AI labels on Now Playing screens for songs created primarily using generative AI.
