AI IN MUSIC
AI is making big changes in the music world. While it opens up new possibilities, it also raises concerns about creativity, fair pay, and control.
Here’s what’s happening.
AI has been used in music for years to simplify tasks like mixing, mastering, and making personalised recommendations.
Now, tools like Boomy, Suno, and Google's MusicLM can create music from scratch, even mimicking famous voices.
For example, AI helped recreate John Lennon’s vocals for a Beatles song in 2023.
Ghostwriter’s "Heart on My Sleeve," featuring AI-generated voices of Drake and The Weeknd, caused a stir online before it was pulled.
In brief:
AI makes creating tracks faster and can even imitate artist voices.
Artists and labels are speaking out and are asking for fair pay and limits on how AI is used.
Laws are being introduced such as the NO AI FRAUD Act, which aims to protect artists’ voices and rights.
It’s not everyone’s jazz
Not everyone supports AI in music.
Many artists say it threatens creativity, violates their rights, and lowers the value of their work.
Over 200 musicians, including Billie Eilish and Sam Smith, signed a letter urging tech companies to avoid unethical AI use.
Labels like Universal Music Group (UMG) are also fighting back by pushing for stricter rules and fairer payment systems.
The US is addressing these issues with the NO AI FRAUD Act, a law designed to stop AI from copying voices or likenesses without permission.
UMG is working to protect human creativity by advocating for stronger regulations and ensuring artists get their share of earnings.
When used responsibly, AI offers exciting benefits.
It can cut costs, provide royalty-free tracks, and make content creation easier for businesses.
The potential for AI to assist, rather than replace, human creativity is huge.
The future of AI in music depends on finding the right balance between innovation and fairness—a challenge the industry must solve together.
I just want AI to create a sad playlist so I can perform my music video in the shower.