The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has updated its official Chart Code of Practice to formally exclude tracks created entirely by artificial intelligence from eligibility on its national sales, streaming, and awards charts. Under the revised guidelines, ARIA aims to safeguard the recognition of human artistry in commercial music while setting clear boundaries as generative tools proliferate across streaming platforms. The move aligns Australia’s chart authority with international trade bodies, establishing a formal precedent that fully autonomous machine outputs will not compete for official charting accolades.

Importantly, ARIA’s policy does not impose a blanket ban on the use of AI tools in music production. Creators remain free to incorporate machine learning and AI technologies into their workflow, but tracks seeking chart entry must be “substantially human made” and “raise no stream or chart manipulation concerns.” While automated generation without human creative input is strictly ineligible, artists who leverage AI as an assistive instrument—whether for mixing, sound design, or creative experimentation—can still qualify, ensuring that modern technological innovation is embraced without displacing human creative authorship.