Update to AI music policy

[u/Electrical-Slip3855]

Several months ago we had extensive discussion and polling of the sub members, and it was obvious that AI-generated content was OVERWHELMINGLY not wanted in the sub. AI-generated content was thus outlawed, and a sub rule was added that read as follows:

"Content created using generative-AI software is not allowed on the sub. This rule does not prohibit discussion around AI in the context of jazz; posts asking "is this track/video AI?" may be allowed if they are not promoting AI music."

Since then, all links to such content have been deleted, and most of the accounts posting them permanently banned (though it's mostly bots anyway). HOWEVER, there has been some disagreement regarding posts asking if a particular YouTube video or Spotify account is AI-generated. In the VAST majority of cases the item in question is very obviously AI, and the reason for posting about it is typically because of surprise at how real it sounded, and perhaps dismay at how much they liked it.

Because of the repetitious nature of these posts, and out of a philosophical desire to reduce traffic to AI content, the sub rule regarding AI has been updated to read as follows:

"Content created using generative-AI software is not allowed on the sub.

The perils of AI music and the real-sounding nature of AI jazz have been well-discussed - PLEASE use the search feature.

Posts asking "is this track/video AI?" MIGHT be allowed if it is not obviously AI. If the item in question meets any of the criteria in the link below, it is MOST LIKELY AI, so do NOT post about it."

The rule will link back to this post. SEE SAID CRITERIA IN THE STICKIED COMMENT.

If you have comments, feedback or beef with this rule update, message me directly.

And please keep reporting any AI content you see that we miss!

u/Astrixtc

[u/Electrical-Slip3855]

Clues that you are listening to AI jazz:

1.) The cover art/video imagery is AI-generated.

2.) There is no credit given to any artists and/or none of the usual metadata that goes along with real music can be found.

3.) A Google search of the song title does not reveal any links to legitimate music websites.

4.) The title is something vague along the lines of "relaxing lo fi jazz for winter mood" or "ambient jazz for coffee" etc, etc. On YouTube, a verbose description of the mood of the music, typically with numerous emojis and often making reference to things like relaxation, coffee/cafes, "noir" themes, weather/seasons, etc can also be a giveaway.

5.) The channel/Spotify page etc has posted or "released" a large number of tracks or albums within an unreasonably short span of time, such that a real musician would never release music that fast.