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Australia’s music charts ban AI-made songsamid backlash over Madonna cover

Tracks that use AI in a 'supporting role' will still be eligible for inclusion in the official charts.

Al Jazeera25 Aug 2026, 06:00 amUpdated 2h ago1 min readWorldWorld

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Australia’s music charts ban AI-made songs amid backlash over Madonna cover

Tracks that use AI in a 'supporting role' will still be eligible for inclusion in the official charts.

This report is published with credit to Al Jazeera. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on Al Jazeera →

Source: Al Jazeera. Published 25 Aug 2026, 06:00 am.

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