Today, Explained Fake Drake
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Apr 28, 2023 
Nilay Patel, Editor-in-chief of The Verge, dives into the copyright battle sparked by an AI-generated track featuring the voices of Drake and The Weeknd. He discusses the implications of AI in music, questioning the balance between creativity and technology. Collaborating with Holly Herndon, a Berlin-based artist known for her innovative use of AI in music, they explore how technology empowers non-mainstream musicians and raises ethical questions around artist consent and authenticity in a rapidly changing music landscape.
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AI Drake and The Weeknd Song Goes Viral
- A song called "Heart on My Sleeve", featuring AI-generated Drake and The Weeknd vocals, went viral on TikTok.
- The song's creator, "Ghost Rider", claims to be an industry ghostwriter.
Music Industry as a Bellwether
- The music industry's history with computers foreshadows how other industries grapple with technological disruption.
- The shift from physical copies to digital and streaming eliminated scarcity in music.
Stakeholder Responses
- Drake reacted to another AI-generated song, calling it the "final straw".
- Universal Music Group claims using copyrighted songs to train AI tools infringes their rights.