Grammy CEO: AI-Generated Drake Song Ineligible for Award Due to Copyright Issues

Grammy CEO said AI-generated Drake song is ineligible for award because vocals were not legally obtained or cleared by artist/label.
For Grammy nomination, track must have human-created component and be commercially available on major platforms.
AI-generated song was removed from platforms due to copyright issues.
Labels have asked platforms to remove AI content that infringes on artists' intellectual property.
Grammy CEO stressed awards are to protect and represent human artists and creators.

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Recording Academy: AI-Created Song 'Heart on My Sleeve' Ineligible for Grammy Despite Earlier Statements

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Grammy's Allows AI Music in Some Categories, But Not for Top Awards

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Posted 9/13/2023, 12:10:08 PM