The Vergecast The music industry’s AI fight
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Jun 28, 2024 Charlie Harding, music journalist and co-host of 'Switched on Pop,' joins the discussion on the RIAA's lawsuits against AI music startups, probing the intersection of copyright and artificial intelligence. The conversation dives into the ethical dilemmas artists face and the weird similarities between AI-generated music and existing songs. Harding humorously highlights how AI challenges authenticity in music fandom and raises questions about ownership rights and the future of creativity in a tech-dominated landscape.
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RIAA's History of Lawsuits
- The RIAA aggressively sued college students for using Kazaa.
- They targeted universities to obtain student IP addresses, seeking $5,000 settlements.
Music Industry's Litigious Nature
- The music industry litigates more aggressively than other creative industries due to music's emotional resonance.
- This is unlike journalism or film, where copyright infringement discussions are less common.
Quality of AI Music
- AI-generated music, while mimicking famous songs, lacks the quality of the originals.
- The AI versions of "Johnny B. Goode" and "I Feel Good" sound noticeably inferior.