TIDAL cracks down on AI music by cutting off monetization

TIDAL’s policy could be an interesting test to see if demonetization could be the thing to slow the deluge of AI music, which many listeners aren’t interested in.

“Regardless of what you are reading elsewhere, AI’s takeover of the music industry (and your recommendations) isn’t inevitable if we take even greater steps now to monitor and control it,” noted Gervino.

The company said the new policy is a “living document,” meaning it’s open to changes as the space evolves. It goes into effect on July 15, 2026.