The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis The Future of AI Music: YouTube and Universal Partner
Aug 22, 2023
Universal and YouTube's new AI music incubator is set to revolutionize creativity while safeguarding copyright. The discussion also touches on Snapchat's Dreams feature and Zoom's stock surge due to AI advancements. MidJourney’s in-painting feature is highlighted, showcasing how AI is transforming social media. The podcast explores AI's disruptive role in the music industry, including viral songs with synthesized voices and the importance of music licensing in this evolving landscape.
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AI Music Copyright Challenges
- The song "Heart on My Sleeve," using AI-generated Drake and The Weeknd vocals, went viral.
- Universal Music Group worked to remove it, highlighting legal complexities around AI music copyright.
Alternative Strategy for AI Music
- Fighting AI music legally is difficult; embracing and monetizing it is an alternative strategy.
- A platform where fans create AI music legally, with copyright holders getting paid, was suggested.
Google and UMG Partnership
- Google and Universal Music Group are discussing licensing artists' voices for AI music creation.
- They aim to create a platform for legal AI music creation, paying copyright holders.