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Bandcamp Bans All AI-Generated Music
Bandcamp officially prohibited the upload of music and audio created with artificial intelligence on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026. The move aims to preserve the platform as a community focused on human-created music.
The declaration appeared on Reddit via Bandcamp Support, following the release of bandcamp’s 2025 year-end compilation. Bandcamp stated it was inspired by “the sheer quantity of human creativity and passion” displayed by artists on the platform.
The new rules center on two main prohibitions:
- Music and audio “generated wholly or in substantial part by AI” is not permitted on Bandcamp.
- Using AI tools to imitate other artists or musical styles is strictly forbidden.
