# TIDAL cracks down on AI music by cutting off monetization

> **Platform:** [SPIDITS AI](https://spidits.com/) — Real-Time AI News & Market Intelligence  
> **Published:** 2026-06-29T16:29:04.000Z  
> **Category:** REGULATION  
> **Impact Score:** 160/100  
> **Primary Source:** [TechCrunch AI](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/29/tidal-cracks-down-on-ai-music-by-cutting-off-monetization)  
> **Canonical Citation:** [https://spidits.com/timeline/tidal-cracks-down-on-ai-music-by-cutting-off-monetization](https://spidits.com/timeline/tidal-cracks-down-on-ai-music-by-cutting-off-monetization)

## Executive Summary
TIDAL's new policy will prevent AI-generated music from making money on its service.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[TechCrunch AI](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/29/tidal-cracks-down-on-ai-music-by-cutting-off-monetization)**: TIDAL cracks down on AI music by cutting off monetization — _In addition, TIDAL will use automated tools to remove AI-generated music that attempts to impersonate an artist or a group, the company said._

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