YouTube's AI Tool to Imitate Celebrity Voices Faces Licensing Delays and Mixed Reactions

YouTube is developing an AI tool to allow creators to use the voices of famous musicians in their videos. They are in negotiations with record labels.

The tool was originally planned to launch in beta in September, but licensing agreements with major labels have delayed it.

Artists have concerns about how their voices could be used to say inappropriate things. Labels see this as an important framework for AI use.

Monetization and publishing rights are complex issues still being negotiated. Labels want to appear progressive.

Musicians have had mixed reactions - some are against it, while others like McCartney and Guetta have embraced it.