Effective date and scope
The amended policy and its 15% threshold were enacted effective September 1, 2026. They apply to all singles submitted to TIRC and reviewed under the policy from that effective date forward, regardless of the chart requested or whether the submission comes from an artist, promoter, manager, label, or other industry professional. The same standard applies equally to every artist and submission. This amendment was not created in response to any individual artist, song, submission, or recent eligibility determination.
The 15% / two-of-three eligibility standard
All singles submitted to TIRC are subject to AI-content screening. TIRC uses three separate AI-music detection systems rather than relying on a single platform. If at least two (2) of the three (3) systems return an AI-related probability, score, or detection result greater than 15%, the single will not be accepted for TIRC chart eligibility. A result of exactly 15% does not exceed the threshold. One result above 15% alone does not meet the two-of-three rejection standard. The threshold applies to the detection systems’ results; it is not a finding that a particular percentage of the recording was created using AI. Meeting this screening standard does not guarantee chart acceptance: all other applicable submission and eligibility requirements still apply.
Screening is an eligibility decision, not an accusation
An AI detection result is a screening tool used to determine TIRC chart eligibility. It is not an accusation. When a recording fails this screening standard, TIRC’s determination is that the recording does not meet its current chart eligibility requirements. That determination does not declare that an artist, musician, producer, engineer, studio, promoter, or other party intentionally created or submitted AI-generated music. It must not be interpreted as an allegation of misconduct, dishonesty, copyright infringement, or intentional AI use.
Limitations of automated detection
AI and AI-detection technology continue to evolve. Different detection systems may return different results for the same recording. Recording, editing, processing, mastering, encoding, plug-ins, and other production technologies may also potentially influence automated results. TIRC recognizes these limitations and uses the three-system standard to determine eligibility rather than treating any single detector’s output as proof of how a recording was made.
Preparing a submission
TIRC strongly encourages artists, producers, labels, managers, and promoters to review the final commercially released master before submitting music. The AI-content screening policy applies to every song submission, including a recording submitted for consideration by multiple TIRC charts.
Industry consultation and future amendments
TIRC will consult with leadership from the other two Texas charts about AI-related eligibility, appropriate detection standards, conflicting or borderline results, and protecting both chart integrity and the reputations of legitimate music professionals. TIRC will continue researching detection technology, listening to industry partners, and reviewing its procedures. Policies, procedures, detection methods, and thresholds may be amended as technology evolves. Material changes will be communicated to artists, promoters, reporting stations, and industry partners.
Our commitment
TIRC’s objective is to protect chart integrity while supporting the artists, musicians, songwriters, producers, radio professionals, promoters, and independent music community it serves. Screening decisions are made for chart eligibility, with respect for the people behind each recording.