Australia's Music Charts Ban AI-Generated Songs: Must Be 'Substantially Human Made' to Qualify

Australia's ARIA has ruled that all chart-eligible songs must be "substantially human made." The trigger was DJ Josh Fawaz's AI-assisted Madonna cover that hit number 2 on the charts. Artists can still use AI for mastering, drum machines, or auto-tune, but the song must be written and performed by humans. Australia follows Sweden's similar ban, with more regions expected to follow. The message is clear: technology can assist, but creation belongs to humans.