"As a basis for the ban, Bandcamp cited its dedication to "building a community where artists thrive through the direct support of their fans"; the company was founded 2008 as a marketplace for artists to sell music and merchandise directly to listeners. The new AI policy places a complete embargo on AI-generated music and audio, as well as all uses of AI tools to impersonate existing artists and styles."
"This decision comes after a number of high-profile controversies related to AI-generated music. In the wake of the Velvet Sundown being exposed as generative AI group and the proliferation of similar tracks across its algorithmic playlists, Spotify announced stronger protections for artists, songwriters and producers. In September, the company claimed to have removed over 75 million "spammy" tracks (from, in their words, "bad actors and content farms" that "push 'slop' into the ecosystem") from the platform in the previous 12 months."
Bandcamp has implemented a complete ban on music generated wholly or substantially by AI, citing a commitment to putting human creativity first and building a community where artists thrive through direct fan support. The policy prohibits AI-generated music and any use of AI tools to impersonate existing artists or styles, and it allows the platform to remove uploaded audio that violates the rule. The move follows high-profile controversies over AI-generated tracks, including the Velvet Sundown exposure and widespread algorithmic proliferation. Major platforms have responded with removals and new protections, while AI music tools and creators attract growing attention and investment.
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