YouTube Pushes Ahead with Controversial AI Music Tech Despite Backlash

YouTube developing new AI tool to replicate voices of famous musicians
Reportedly approached music companies for rights to train AI with song catalogs
No deals signed yet with major labels but discussions ongoing
Unveiled other AI tools last month like generated backgrounds
Many musicians spoken against AI replicating voices without consent
AI "Drake" song went viral earlier this year
Legal gray area around copyright of AI-generated music
YouTube pitching itself as partner to navigate AI music tech
Parent company Alphabet pushing generative AI developments