Tag: Music

Join hosts Gideon Lichfield and Lauren Goode as they discuss with prominent editor-in-chief Puja Patel how AI is changing the way we listen and create music. Dive into AI-generated performers, how musicians are creatively using it and how streaming platforms are affected. Tune in to explore the future of music and more.

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.

Ice Cube, iconic hip hop artist and film actor is sparking conversation about the ethical implications of AI technology in the music world. In an appearance on the Full Send podcast, Cube articulated his view that AI music is "demonic," and rightfully demanding recognition and compensation for imitations of original sounds. Hear Ice Cube's eloquent argument in favor of organic music in the rap and film industry.

Thirteen-year-old guitarist Ava Toton gave a surprise to her peers and mentors by testing the capabilities of the AI tool ChatGPT. She transformed the AI generated tab into a mesmerizing solo with her own creative effort. ChatGPT provides the foundation and adds human effort to make music a masterpiece. AI is a long way from replacing live musicians but it can help to get original ideas and produce gems with help from its users. Ava has gained recognition by utilizing this tool and has raised the bar high at an early age. Let’s see what she can do next!

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.