Question 1

What is DDEX AI disclosure?

Accepted Answer

DDEX (Digital Data Exchange) is the metadata standard used by all major streaming platforms and distributors. AI disclosure fields tell platforms whether your track was created with, assisted by, or is fully generated by AI. As of 2024-2025, platforms including Spotify and Apple Music require or strongly recommend this metadata when distributing AI-generated or AI-assisted music.

Question 2

What happens if I skip DDEX AI disclosure?

Accepted Answer

Consequences vary by platform. On Spotify and Apple Music, missing disclosure may result in takedown or delisting of your track. On YouTube, undisclosed AI content can affect Content ID and monetization. TikTok and Instagram have their own enforcement policies. Undisclosed AI tracks are increasingly flagged by automated detection systems.

Question 3

How do I set AI disclosure in DistroKid?

Accepted Answer

In DistroKid's upload flow, look for the 'AI-Generated Content' section (added in 2024). Select whether your track is fully AI-generated or AI-assisted. DistroKid maps this to DDEX AI_TRAINING and AI_GENERATION metadata fields automatically before sending to platforms.

Question 4

Is AI-assisted music treated differently from fully AI music?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Fully AI-generated tracks (no human performance or composition) face the strictest disclosure requirements and are ineligible for Content ID on YouTube. AI-assisted tracks — where a human wrote lyrics, played instruments, or made arrangement decisions — have more lenient disclosure requirements and may retain monetization eligibility depending on the platform.

Question 5

Do I need to disclose AI use on every platform separately?

Accepted Answer

No. If you disclose correctly in your distributor (DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, AWAL), the disclosure propagates to all platforms via DDEX metadata. You only need to set it once per release, not per platform.

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