AI has been using voice of singers like Kanye West

After Multiple AI Tracks Out, Copyright Expert Speaks Out on UMG’s Attempt to Put a Hault on It

AI technology has left the music industry shaken. Technology can either help
grow or threaten a business. In the case of AI, it has not won a lot of favor
from the music industry. There is a fear of it completely replacing real art and
crossing copyright infringement. In the past couple of weeks, there have been
clips of singers like Kanye West Drake, and Adele being made using AI.

Universal Music group is trying to act in order to stop AI from using music any
further. But will they be successful? Music copyright expert gave his view on
the case and the scope of AI during an interview.


COPYRIGHT EXPERT EXPLAINS THE UMG CASE ABOUT AI TECHNOLOGY

AI technology is still in its infant stage but has already managed to threaten
musicians. Acting on the issue is UMG, who wants Spotify and Apple to ban
AI-generated music. But the music copyright expert disagrees and dubs the fear
as irrational. Dr E. Michael Harrington revealed to RNBreakfast
[https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/the-battle-of-the-ai-bots-and-the-band/102230426] that
“they (UMG) should not be worried at all.” He calls their fear irrational and
assures that AO can only copy, it cannot be innovative on its own.



The clip gave an example of AI created song which has Kanye West singing Adele’s
‘Someone Like You.‘ The host asked whether Adele’s team can stop them for
copyright infringement. But Harrington states that copyright does not cover
one’s voice. He feels like apps like Chat GPT could be used by artists to create
new content and give them ideas. They also gave an example of streaming services
being opposed, before it became a norm.

ALSO READ: After Writing Songs Like Kanye West, AI Turns the Rapper into a
Country Artists Like Zach Bryan, Morgan Walken and Luke Combe
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In addition, courts will eventually stop responding to every AI-related
opposition.


ARTISTS LIKE KANYE WEST AND DRAKE HAVE BEEN THE FAVORITES OF AI USERS

Kanye West has kept his silence on AI rampantly using his voice and songs to
create music. Drake, however, spoke up against it after listening to enough
examples that used his voice. The last straw came when his voice was used by AI
to sing Ice Spice’s ‘Munch’
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-drake-sends-a-powerful-5-word-message-as-ai-makes-him-sing-ice-spices-munch/].
Although there is no denying about the potential risks of such a copycat-expert
technology, it will be seen whether regulations come in place to curb wrongful
usage.

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Role, and One Name Is a Harry Styles’ Co-star
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What do you think of AI being used to create music? Share your thoughts in the
comments.

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<p style="text-align: left;">AI technology has left the music industry shaken. Technology can either help grow or threaten a business. In the case of AI, it has not won a lot of favor from the music industry. There is a fear of it completely replacing real art and crossing copyright infringement. In the past couple of weeks, there have been clips of singers like Kanye West Drake, and Adele being made using AI.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Universal Music group is trying to act in order<strong> to stop AI from using music any further.</strong> But will they be successful? Music copyright expert gave his view on the case and the scope of AI during an interview.</p>
<h2>Copyright expert explains the UMG case about AI technology</h2>
<p>AI technology is still in its infant stage but has already managed to threaten musicians. Acting on the issue is UMG, who wants Spotify and Apple to ban AI-generated music. But the music copyright expert disagrees and dubs the fear as irrational. <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/the-battle-of-the-ai-bots-and-the-band/102230426" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr E. Michael Harrington revealed to RNBreakfast</a> that &#8220;<em>they (UMG) should not be worried at all.&#8221;</em> He calls their fear irrational and assures that AO can only copy, it cannot be innovative on its own.</p>
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<p><strong>The clip gave an example of AI created song which has Kanye West singing Adele&#8217;s &#8216;Someone Like You.</strong>&#8216; The host asked whether Adele&#8217;s team can stop them for copyright infringement. But Harrington states that <strong>copyright does not cover one&#8217;s voice.</strong> He feels like apps like Chat GPT could be used by artists to create new content and give them ideas. They also gave an example of streaming services being opposed, before it became a norm.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ</strong>: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-after-writing-songs-like-kanye-west-ai-turns-the-rapper-into-a-country-artists-like-zach-bryan-morgan-walken-and-luke-combe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">After Writing Songs Like Kanye West, AI Turns the Rapper into a Country Artists Like Zach Bryan, Morgan Walken and Luke Combe</a></p>
<p>In addition, courts will eventually stop responding to every AI-related opposition.</p>
<h2>Artists like Kanye West and Drake have been the favorites of AI users</h2>
<p>Kanye West has kept his silence on AI rampantly using his voice and songs to create music. <strong>Drake, however, spoke up against it after listening to enough examples that used his voice.</strong> The last straw came when his voice was used by <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/music-news-drake-sends-a-powerful-5-word-message-as-ai-makes-him-sing-ice-spices-munch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AI to sing Ice Spice&#8217;s &#8216;Munch&#8217;</a>. Although there is no denying about the potential risks of such a copycat-expert technology, it will be seen whether regulations come in place to curb wrongful usage.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ</strong>: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-ai-goes-on-a-lookout-to-find-5-henry-cavill-replacements-for-superman-role-and-one-name-is-a-harry-styles-co-star/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AI Goes on a Lookout to Find 5 Henry Cavill Replacements for Superman Role, and One Name Is a Harry Styles’ Co-star</a></p>
<p>What do you think of AI being used to create music? Share your thoughts in the comments.</p>


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