YouTube Music began rolling out labels for AI-generated songs on October 14. The label marks tracks made "primarily using generative AI", including cases where a generative model creates both the composition and the vocals.
How it works
The label appears directly on the YouTube Music player page. Tapping it opens a simple menu with more information.
To decide which songs get a label, YouTube says it is working with music partners and using its own detection tools, applying the same labeling principles it already uses across YouTube. The labels will later expand to the main YouTube app. YouTube has not given a date for that or said which countries get the feature first. Creators can find the disclosure rules in the YouTube Help Center.
Who it matters to
For listeners, the label makes it easier to tell whether a song was written and sung by people or mostly generated. For musicians who use AI tools, it means disclosure now shows up where fans listen, not just in upload settings.
What this means if you make music with AI
If you publish AI-made tracks, for example from Suno or Udio, expect a label on YouTube Music when AI produced most of the song, and disclose it yourself when you upload rather than relying on detection.
If you use AI only for parts of the work, such as a backing track, ideas or mastering, the label is aimed at songs made mainly with generative AI, so keep notes on what you made yourself.
If you are still picking a tool, see how the two song generators compare in Suno vs Udio.