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30th July 2026
~ New principles to be applied across IFPI’s network of official charts ~
30 July 2026, London – IFPI, the organisation representing the recording industry worldwide, today announced the roll out of a new set of principles to govern the eligibility of recordings developed with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) services for inclusion in official music charts.
The framework will establish a clear boundary between human-led creativity and works that are purely synthetic, or generated by unauthorized AI models. It will also help to ensure that any tracks with a fraudulently boosted stream count are not recognised and celebrated in the charts.
These principles – outlined yesterday by a coalition of music companies including Sony Music, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group – will enable official charts to accommodate appropriate use of AI in the creative process whilst remaining an authentic celebration of human artistry.
Under the new guidelines, a recording developed using AI will only qualify for chart inclusion if it meets three core criteria:
[See full set of criteria in notes to editors]
The principles were developed in consultation with IFPI’s global member companies and are designed to provide a unified roadmap for official chart compilers, industry bodies and affiliated stakeholders worldwide.
IFPI will be rolling out the set of initial principles to the official charts it directly manages across Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia, whilst working with its national group network worldwide to expand the programme across an additional 20+ official charts programs.
Tracks created using generative AI systems have been appearing on streaming services, however many of these have been developed with tools that have been trained on artists’ music without authorisation. To tackle this, record companies are driving the development and licensing of AI music services that respect the rights of music creators.
The move follows the recent announcement by a broad spectrum of recorded music creators and companies around the world, of a unified approach to voluntary music track labelling to give fans clearer information about the use of generative AI (GenAI) in sound recordings. Distinguishing between “AI-Generated” and “AI-Assisted,” the labels are conceived with broad, global adoption in mind, across digital music services and other partners.
Victoria Oakley, CEO of IFPI said:
“Official music charts do more than just track sales; they celebrate human artistry and endeavour. As fans, we want to recognise the achievements of the artists creating the music we love and it’s right that charts continue to showcase music with human creativity at its heart.
“When properly licensed and authorised, AI provides exciting opportunities to enhance the creative toolkit. These principles provide a pathway for that innovation, while ensuring we don’t include tracks generated by systems that are ripping off artists and their music.
“AI is evolving rapidly and it’s critical that the music community takes the lead on how to ensure technology and human artistry grow together responsibly.”
ENDS
Notes to editors:
About IFPI
IFPI is the voice of the recording industry worldwide. Its mission is to promote the value of recorded music, campaign for the rights of record producers, and expand the commercial uses of recorded music in all markets where its members operate.
IFPI’s National Groups represent the recording industry at the national level, providing infrastructure such as charts, certifications, and awards, while advocating for record companies on key industry issues and protecting music through anti-piracy efforts. They work closely with IFPI to implement global initiatives locally and support the growth of vibrant music markets.
The full chart principles being rolled out to the IFPI-run official charts and National Group network:
Recordings developed with generative AI services must not be included in official charts where there is reason to believe that they do not satisfy all of the following criteria:
IFPI has applied the principles to the charts in directly manages, including:
| Chart Program | Market(s) |
| The Official MENA Charts, including: The Official North Africa Chart The Official Egypt Chart The Official Saudi Arabia Chart The Official UAE Chart | Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, UAE |
| The Official Southeast Asia Charts, including: The Official Vietnam Chart The Official Philippines Chart The Official Thailand Chart The Official Indonesia Chart The Official Singapore Chart The Official Malaysia Chart | Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia |
| The Official South Africa Chart | South Africa |
| CAPIF Chart | Argentina |
| Pro-Música Chart | Brazil |
| IFPI Chile Chart | Chile |
| Pro-Musica Colombia Chart | Colombia |
| Pro-Musica – Ecuador Chart | Ecuador |
| AMPROFON Chart | Mexico |
| Pro-Musica – Peru Chart | Peru |
| Cudisco Chart | Uruguay |
IFPI is also working with its National Group Network – to apply the principles in the following countries:
| Chart Program | Market |
| Circle Chart | South Korea |
| ARIA Charts | Australia |
| Official Aotearoa Music Charts | New Zealand |
| Ö3 Austria Top 40 | Austria |
| Ultratop Charts | Belgium |
| IFPI CZ Hitparada | Czechia |
| Hitlisten.NU | Denmark |
| Official Toplista | Croatia |
| Suomen Virallinen Lista | Finland |
| SNEP Charts | France |
| Offizielle Deutsche Charts | Germany |
| Official IFPI Charts Greece | Greece |
| Hivitalos Magyar Slágerlisták | Hungary |
| Official Irish Charts | Ireland |
| FIMI Top Of The Music | Italy |
| AGATA Charts | Lithuania |
| Dutch Charts | Netherlands |
| Topplista Norge | Norway |
| Olis Chart | Poland |
| Audiogest Charts | Portugal |
| IFPI SK Hitparada | Slovakia |
| Promusicae Charts | Spain |
| Sverigetopplistan | Sweden |
| Schweizer Hitparade | Switzerland |
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