TechStuff TechStuff Looks at Three AI Startups
Dec 11, 2024
The discussion kicks off with a spotlight on three innovative AI startups and their potential impact against bigger players. Notably, the emergence of AI-generated music raises questions about copyright and ownership, leading to a notable lawsuit. The conversation also delves into the ethical challenges faced by human artists and the responsibility of handling sensitive data in AI. Exploring AI's role in education and healthcare showcases personalized advancements, while holiday innovations bring a fun twist to the tech conversation.
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Suno's AI Music Generation
- Suno creates music from user prompts, from specific genres to general ideas.
- Jonathan tested it, finding the synthesized vocals convincing on a phone speaker.
Copyright and AI Music
- AI-generated music in the US is currently ineligible for copyright protection.
- This poses challenges for artists seeking to protect and monetize their AI-created work.
Plagiarism Concerns and Lawsuit
- Suno trained its models on existing music, raising plagiarism concerns within the music industry.
- The RIAA sued Suno, alleging copyright infringement due to this training practice.