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DistroKid

DistroKid accepts music made with AI tools, as long as you own 100% of the rights, don't impersonate anyone, don't upload mass-generated spam and don't infringe.

Do you have to disclose AI?

No separate AI label stated in the article; releases must meet each streaming service's guidelines.

The rules

  1. You must own 100% of the rights, including the right to distribute AI-made music.
  2. No mimicking someone's voice, likeness or identity without permission.
  3. No mass-generated spam made to game streaming algorithms.
  4. Streaming services may still reject or remove releases.

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In their words

“Yes—DistroKid accepts music created with AI tools, but there are some rules.”

“You must own 100% of the rights, including the legal right to distribute music created with any AI tools, samples, lyrics, etc.”

“Your music cannot mimic or copy someone else's voice, likeness, or identity without permission.”

“Music created solely to game streaming algorithms or flood platforms with generic content violates streaming services' policies.”

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