AI-made music is here to stay with more text-to-music solutions popping up monthly. No wonder that some artists might want to look for ways to prove that their music is created by humans. Songwriters and composers are now making extra efforts to establish their authorship. Apparently, with the help of tools like Humanable.
Humanable, a company specialising in certification for music creators, claims to offer a way for artists to officially verify their work as human-made. The process involves a structured system of forms designed to catalogue songs before they hit the market, or even after they’ve been released. The company says this is the most reliable method to ensure musicians receive their royalties.
"Our goal is to have a Humanable toggle installed on major platforms so consumers know they are listening to human-created music," the official website says.
The service is designed for songwriters, labels, studios, publishers, musicians, and streaming platforms. The goal is to establish broad recognition, making it easier for audiences to identify music created by people rather than AI. Humanable certifies parts of songs, full songs, uncut songs, demos and fully cut, recorded songs, and even covers, as long as they're fully human.
"Songs created using generative artificial intelligence pose an existential challenge to the profession of songwriting. While the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) is working on legislative solutions and litigation to put guardrails around the technology, Humanable represents a marketplace approach where creators can attest that their songs and compositions come from 100% human effort. Humanable is an important tool as creators try to navigate ensured compensation in the era of generative AI technology," says Bart Herbison, Executive Director Nashville Songwriters Association International.
"Humanable gives fans confidence that they are listening to real humans and the humans they love," says Humanable Co-founder, and Chief Human, Lili McGrady. "GenAI is getting so good, some fans may not know the difference between human music and computer-generated files. We hope to drive confusion from the marketplace and preserve the heart in music and the integrity of the creative process, so consumers can be confident they’re listening to and following actual humans."
According to Humanable, over four million songs have already been certified, with the number continuing to grow. To certify a song with Humanable, artists need to create an account and sign an affidavit under oath (with a penalty of perjury) that their song is AI-free. Then, they receive a license to use the Humanable mark on album covers and marketing materials.
The service operates on a subscription model, with artists paying $6.95 per month. Certifying a single song costs $1.
