YouTube Music is adding a new AI label directly to its player, starting today, as more AI-generated content appears on streaming services. The label will appear on the Now Playing screen for songs “created primarily using generative AI,” including tracks that use a generative model to create the composition and vocals. The goal is to “make it as easy as possible for viewers and listeners to have the right information and clarity when it comes to the music they listen to.”

What Listeners Will See

The label appears just below the song name, next to the artist or channel. It is an AI badge with an information icon. Tapping it opens a “How this was made” bottom sheet. YouTube Music says: “Made with AI: This audio was altered or fully generated using AI,” and provides a link to learn more.

For listeners, the information appears in the player itself.

How Tracks Are Identified

YouTube is using its own detection tools and “teaming up with music partners” to identify AI-generated tracks. The rollout is under way in YouTube Music. In the future, these AI labels for music will come to the main YouTube application.

Other YouTube Music Updates Mentioned

The source also lists corner access to “Ask Music” with Gemini; Custom Feeds, GIF comments, and “Your podcast lineup”; and Now Playing testing fullscreen cover art.

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