Data Transparency
Know what stands behind every signal.
Beta Period Notice: AIMI Ledger is actively building its data infrastructure. Some records are demo, submitted, or pending verification. Verified records are clearly labeled with status badges. We prioritize transparency over false confidence.
Source Classification
Data source tiers & confidence scoring.
Every data point in the AIMI system is classified by its source tier. Higher tiers indicate more reliable, verified data with direct API access or formal partnerships.
Verified API
Official platform APIs with authenticated access (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube). Highest confidence.
Examples:
- Spotify API
- Apple Music API
- YouTube Data API
Authorized Feed
Partner-provided data feeds with formal agreements. High confidence with partner verification.
Examples:
- Distributor feeds
- Label submissions
- Platform partnerships
Editorial
Curated editorial sources and verified manual submissions. Medium confidence with review.
Examples:
- Chart submissions
- Creator disclosures
- Editorial reviews
Manual Claim
User-submitted data pending verification. Lower confidence, requires manual review.
Examples:
- Self-reported metrics
- Unverified submissions
- Community reports
Unverified
Unverified external sources. Lowest confidence, flagged for review.
Examples:
- Third-party aggregators
- Scraped data
- Unconfirmed reports
Record Status
Data quality status indicators.
Every song, artist, label, and metric in the AIMI system displays a status badge indicating its verification state. This transparency helps you understand data reliability at a glance.
Verified
Data has been verified through official API or partner confirmation.
Submitted
Creator or label submitted data awaiting verification.
Pending Review
Data is under manual review for accuracy and compliance.
Demo
Demonstration or sample data for testing purposes.
Chart Requirements
Chart eligibility & data requirements.
Not all data qualifies for AIMI Charts. Eligibility depends on verification status, source tier, and compliance with AIMSO standards.
Eligible for Charts
- Verified or Partner Verified data status
- Tier 1 or Tier 2 source classification
- AIMSO H1–H5 classification assigned
- Complete metadata (artist, title, release date)
- Valid streaming platform links
- No active compliance flags
Not Yet Eligible
- Demo or Submitted status only
- Tier 3–5 source without verification
- Missing H-level classification
- Incomplete or conflicting metadata
- No valid streaming links
- Active compliance or quality flags
AIMI Scoring
How AIMI scores are calculated.
AIMI Score measures reach, velocity, engagement, community signal, media footprint, and verified data confidence. AIMSO Rating measures quality, transparency, compliance, provenance, and trust.
