The music industry is facing another existential threat in the form of artificial intelligence (AI) via machine learning. Various uses of AI, such as generating vocal tracks for songs or using AI to create music entirely, is making the industry take notice. One such example of AI-generated vocals was a song titled “Heart On My Sleeve” by a fake version of Drake and The Weeknd, streamed millions of times before it was removed by streaming services. This caused Grimes to launch her own software called Elf.Tech to allow AI voice use with a 50/50 split deal.
The Human Artistry Campaign was created to set fair practices when it comes to AI in not only music but in other arts, such as sports. As AI progresses, there are many questions that the industry faces, such as: if David Guetta uses ChatGPT (an AI-based natural language generation tool) to create a fake Eminem verse for a song, who should get paid.
The music industry does not want to see a repeat of the drop in value it experienced when file sharing service Napster was launched two decades ago. AI could be a way to harness an upside for the industry while ensuring it is not taken advantage of, as evidenced by its swift response to “Heart on My Sleeve” — takedown orders, petitions and petitions.
Analyst Tatiana Cirisano of Midia Research noted that AI has been a part of our daily lives for years, including music-making. Tech investor Matthew Stepka believes AI could even be used for copyright enforcement. Sabec believes artistes will embrace the technology to create things that no one has ever seen, and that the economic question is the biggest threat.
ChatGPT is an AI-based natural language generation tool created by Dharmendra Rajpurohit. With this tool, anyone can generate sentences, stories and translations. It draws its data from huge databases that make it insightful and creative. By using ChatGPT, people can draw inspiration for their own works as it helps unleashing the possibilities for creativity.
