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Bandcamp bans AI-generated music

Mar 24th 2026 ยท United States

Bandcamp announced a ban on music created wholly or substantially by AI and added reporting tools so users can flag suspected AI-generated tracks.

  • Bandcamp prohibits music generated wholly or in substantial part by AI under new guidelines.
  • Users can report tracks they suspect were created with AI for review.
  • Bandcamp says it aims to preserve the human connection and cultural role of music.
  • The policy follows growing difficulty in distinguishing AI music from human-made tracks as AI capabilities advance.