Charts
ARIA Blocks AI-Generated Recordings from Australia Charts
ARIA has updated its chart rules to exclude fully AI-generated tracks while allowing AI-assisted music. The changes take effect from the August 31 chart dated August 28.
Music Business Worldwide
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Artists
SoundCloud Lets Artists Sell Downloads
SoundCloud has begun a beta that lets Artist Pro creators sell tracks directly from their profiles without taking a commission. The pilot starts with about 200 US-based artists and will expand later this fall.