De minimis AI use for musicians

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a research assistant is permitted for creators of ProudlyHuman™ certified music. For example, you may use AI to search for technical data, analyze sound frequencies, generate ideas or song structures, or suggest directions for further creative development.

AI must not be used for the generation of non‑trivial audio or lyrical content that is directly incorporated into the final work. All creative expression, performance, and composition must remain the original contribution of the human creators.

Specifically, your use of AI must be limited to de minimis levels. That is, uses so minor or mechanical that they do not affect the copyrightable authorship of your work and, in practical terms, do not alter its human‑created nature.

Acceptable de minimis AI use

Checking lyrical spelling and grammar
Generating ideas, song structures, or high‑level melodic concepts
Producing short phrases, song titles, metadata, or other non‑copyrightable text
Formatting assistance such as file conversion, sample rate adjustments, or organizing track stems
Technical tasks such as noise reduction, equalization (EQ) assistance, balancing levels, or removing background clicks and pops

Unacceptable AI use (beyond de minimis)

Using AI to draft substantial portions of lyrics or melody
AI‑generated instrumental performances or vocal synthesis that meaningfully contributes to the final work
AI‑generated musical material that would be copyrightable if created by a human
AI‑generated album art, visualizers, or promotional imagery (unless separately disclosed)
AI‑generated musical compositions, arrangements, or synthesized lead tracks

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