Universal Music Group and Endel showcases a groundbreaking collaboration to create AI-backed music. This partnership displays a different focus from UMG's previous statements on AI in music, with the intent to generate AI music that helps rather than replicates artist works. Establishing guidelines that protect artists while working with AI is crucial as the sector continues to grow.
Frank Ocean fans have waited 4 years for new music. Recently, some discovered an underground Discord channel where people were selling artificially generated tracks, or AI-generated music. With immense potential for success, some artists like Grimes even shared royalties from AI-generated music with her vocals. Labels are working hard to remove these from streaming platforms like Spotify. Regardless, remain alert when participating in any music sharing activity.
Jered Chavez, a college student from Florida, discusses about creating realistic AI-generated music. His song featuring Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Ye-formerly known as Kanye West-went viral with over 13 million views on TikTok. However, UMG has urged streaming sites to discontinue the use of their music in such AI projects. Daniel Ek of Spotify also addressed the technology's controversy during the company's first earnings call.
Explore the thrilling debate surrounding AI-generated covers of popular music on TikTok. Is it copyright infringement, or something entirely new? From Drake to Michael Jackson, all eyes are on the future of AI-generated music.
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