Music that contains AI-created elements is eligible, says Grammys CEO

Last month, the Recording Academy announced a series of changes to the Grammy Awards to better reflect an evolving music industry.

Of those newly instituted guidelines, protocols involving technological advancements in machine learning sparked headlines: Only human creators could win the music industry’s highest honour in a decision aimed at the use of artificial intelligence in popular music.

A work that contains no human authorship is not eligible in any category, the rules read in part.

As the music industry continues to come to terms with this new technology, so too will the Grammys, says Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason jr.