AIAPS Governance

AIAPS is a public technical standard defining a protocol for signaling and verifying recordings designated as not authorized for AI training.

The specification defines the protocol fields, identifiers, and verification model implemented through the AIAPS system: the Plugin, Registry, and verification tools.

Section 01 — Evolution

Standard Evolution

The AIAPS specification, registry, and verification tools may evolve over time as new technical requirements and industry needs emerge.

Future versions of the specification may introduce additional policy codes, payload fields, verification methods, or interoperability rules.

The AIAPS Registry is responsible for issuing valid AIAPS identifiers and maintaining the integrity of registry records.

Feedback from musicians, engineers, technologists, rights organizations, and other stakeholders may inform future revisions of the specification.

Section 02 — Versioning

Versioning

AIAPS uses versioned specifications.

Each version of the standard defines the protocol fields, identifier formats, policy semantics, and compliance requirements for the AIAPS system.

Current Specification

AIAPS Specification v1.0

Public Draft — 2026

Future revisions may expand or refine the protocol while preserving compatibility where practical.

Section 03 — Authority

Authority and Implementation

The AIAPS specification is publicly available for reference.

The AIAPS Plugin, Registry, and verification tools provide the current implementation of the standard.

Publication of the specification does not require AIAPS to support third-party registries, third-party verification services, or independent implementations.