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Bandcamp bans AI-generated music
Bandcamp has officially banned music generated using artificial intelligence from its platform.
In a blog posted on 13th January, titled Keeping Bandcamp Human, the music platform outlined its new generative AI guidelines. The company stated that any music “generated wholly or in substantial part by AI” will no longer be permitted on the platform, and that AI-assisted impersonation of other artists’ work is also “strictly prohibited”.
Bandcamp said it is taking the step to protect its community of independent musicians, whilst maintaining confidence among users that the music they find on the platform is genuinely human‑made. The company emphasised that it is “articulating our approach to generative AI so musicians can keep making music and fans can trust the music they find on Bandcamp.”
We’re articulating our approach to generative AI so musicians can keep making music and fans can trust the music they find on Bandcamp. https://t.co/hRXLd1Q5OE
— bandcamp (@Bandcamp) January 13, 2026
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