Bandcamp has taken a firm step by officially banning music created using artificial intelligence from its platform.
Through this move, the company aims to reinforce its commitment to human-made music and independent artists.
Earlier this month, Bandcamp published a blog post titled Keeping Bandcamp Human, where it laid out new guidelines around generative AI.
In the update, the platform made it clear that music produced entirely or largely by AI can no longer appear on Bandcamp.
In addition, it strictly forbids the use of AI to imitate or replicate the work or identity of other artists.
According to Bandcamp, this decision focuses on protecting its community of independent musicians.
At the same time, it seeks to maintain user trust by ensuring that the music discovered on the platform genuinely comes from human creators.
The company clarified its position on generative AI.
By doing so, artists can continue to create without uncertainty.
At the same time, fans can trust that the music they support is truly made by humans.
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Bandcamp and Their Control for AI-Generated Music
Furthermore, Bandcamp introduced a system that allows users to report content they believe was generated by AI.
The platform clearly states that it can remove music suspected of being AI-generated.
However, it has not yet drawn a precise line.
For now, there is no detailed explanation of what counts as a “substantial” level of AI involvement.
Bandcamp also emphasized that the policy grew out of the sheer volume of creativity and passion that artists share on the platform every day.
By prioritizing human expression, the company believes it can better serve both musicians and listeners.
It also stated that it will continue to update the policy as generative AI technology evolves.
Overall, this announcement marks one of the strongest positions against AI-generated music taken by a major music platform.
The decision comes at a moment when the music industry is already deep in discussion about AI.
Many platforms are still debating how AI-made content should be labeled.
At the same time, questions around intellectual rights and proper moderation remain unresolved.
Elsewhere in the industry, concerns around AI music continue to grow.
Deezer previously revealed that fully AI-generated tracks made up more than a quarter of new uploads on its service.
Meanwhile, record labels have also pushed back after AI tools reproduced artists’ voices without consent.
Reports have even suggested that some AI platforms now generate music at a scale comparable to entire streaming catalogs.
Against this backdrop, Bandcamp’s move sends a clear message: human creativity remains at the core of its platform.
