Deputy Shatunov proposed that Yandex Music and VK label AI-generated music and place it in separate charts

Proposal to label AI-generated tracks

Dmitry Shatunov (LDPR), a member of the State Duma Committee on Digital Development and Artificial Intelligence, has approached the leadership of Yandex Music and VK with a proposal to introduce labeling for works created with artificial intelligence, as well as to place AI-generated compositions in separate charts and recommendation playlists. This was reported by TASS, with Gazeta.Ru citing the deputy's appeal.

Motives behind the initiative

According to Shatunov, it is becoming increasingly difficult for listeners to distinguish works by living authors from those created by neural networks, and young Russian musicians risk getting lost in the flow of content and losing opportunities for promotion. The deputy noted that some platforms already label AI compositions, but in his view, a systematic approach is needed. The appeal emphasizes that the initiative is aimed 'not at restricting the use of artificial intelligence, but at the harmonious development of modern technologies and support for Russian musical creativity'. The proposed measures, Shatunov believes, will increase the transparency of musical content and expand opportunities for promoting Russian artists.

Musicians' opinions differ

Attitudes toward AI in the music community are mixed. In September, composer and former vocalist of the band Dynamite Ilya Zudin spoke positively about the use of artificial intelligence in the industry: in his words, the development of technology is a natural part of change in music, and performers should master AI, using it to create competitive compositions, rather than reject new tools. Earlier, singer Vyacheslav Makarov took the opposite position, calling AI tracks an assault on the ears.

What this means

The initiative primarily concerns listeners and Russian authors: if streaming platforms introduce labeling and separate charts, audiences will be able to make informed choices between live and generated works, while musicians will gain a dedicated space for promotion. For now, this is merely a parliamentarian's appeal to companies, not a legislative norm: the reaction of Yandex Music and VK, as well as possible further regulatory steps, are not described in the sources.