Main topic: The AI arms race in voice cloning and the latest development by ElevenLabs to mimic voices in 30 different languages.
Key points:
1. ElevenLabs' new AI model can mimic voices fluently in 30 languages, expanding from the previous eight supported.
2. The AI model provides emotionally-rich audio that captures natural speech inflections.
3. Concerns about the potential misuse of deepfake audio and the need for ethical implementation in AI voice cloning.
Several music stars, including Selena Gomez, Ed Sheeran, Drake, Lil Wayne, Liam Gallagher, and Grimes, have shared their thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the music industry, expressing concerns about job security, safety, and copyright protection, while others have shown support or interest in collaborating with AI-generated music.
In a recent interview, Epica frontwoman Simone Simons expressed concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in music, stating that she believes "art needs to be created by actual flesh and blood" and that AI cannot compete with human creativity.
AI is a topic of concern and fascination within the music industry, as musicians and composers grapple with the potential benefits and threats it poses to their work, with tools already available that enable the creation of professional-sounding original compositions, but with debates surrounding the authenticity and copyright of AI-generated music.
AI technology is revolutionizing the music-making process, creating AI covers, generating original songs, and assisting with production and mixing, raising ethical and legal concerns and changing the landscape for musicians and fans alike.
Stephen Fry's agents were shocked to discover an AI-generated recording that perfectly mimicked his voice, raising concerns over the potential impact on voice actors and the debate surrounding intellectual property rights in relation to AI-generated content.
The boss of Spotify, Daniel Ek, stated that while there are valid uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in making music, AI should not be used to impersonate human artists without their consent, but there are debates and challenges surrounding the use of AI in the music industry. Spotify does not allow its content to be used to train machine learning or AI models, and there are increasing concerns among artists about the threat of AI to their profession.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly replacing human creativity in the arts, but some artists are embracing AI as another tool in their creative arsenal to push the boundaries of traditional art forms.
Top songwriters behind hit songs by artists like Doja Cat and Jonas Brothers believe that while artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool in the music industry, it cannot replicate the artistry and human emotion that goes into creating music. They see AI as a tool to enhance their creativity, not replace it.
Celebrities such as Bretman Rock, Bailey Spinn, Pokimane, Charli XCX, and Keke Palmer have participated in the Yearbook AI trend, but AI technology's use in replicating performers and training future AI systems has sparked criticism among actors, writers, and creatives.
The artist known as Ghostwriter, who gained attention for using AI voice filters to imitate popular artists' voices without their consent, discusses the ethical implications and potential future of AI in music.
The AI industry's environmental impact may be worse than previously thought, as a new study suggests that its energy needs could soon match those of a small country, prompting questions about the justification for generative AI technologies like ChatGPT and their contribution to climate change. Meanwhile, the music industry is pushing for legal protections against the unauthorized use of AI deepfakes replicating artists' visual or audio likenesses.
AI technology poses a threat to voice actors and artists as it can replicate their voices and movements without consent or compensation, emphasizing the need for legal protections and collective bargaining.
An artist has used AI to reimagine notable figures, including Beyoncé and President Joe Biden, as iconic Halloween characters, sparking both fascination and concern over the capabilities of artificial intelligence.
YouTube is reportedly developing an AI-powered tool that allows users to replicate the voices of famous musicians while recording audio, although no release date or official name has been announced. Discussions with music companies are ongoing, and it remains to be seen if YouTube can provide creators with AI voice replication tools without facing copyright lawsuits.
Cher criticizes the use of AI in the entertainment industry, stating that it should be illegal after an AI-generated version of her singing a Madonna song shocked her, expressing concerns about artists' voices and roles being taken away.
