A rogue AI might be able to replace all music with Taylor Swift covers

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AI FOR Audio

20 March 2024, 12:40PM

In BriefTaylor Swift's re-release of her old songs as 'Taylor’s Version' sparked discussions about AI potentially replacing all music.
Researchers Nick Collins and Mick Grierson express concerns about future AI systems forming strong associations with specific artists like Swift.
Collins and Grierson highlight potential issues with AI-driven monopolies in their study.
They illustrate their point by creating AI-generated covers of famous tracks, featuring artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Madonna.
Despite the hypothetical scenario, some artists, such as Grimes, are already experimenting with AI-generated music through platforms like 'GrimesAI'.

A rogue AI might be able to replace all music with Taylor Swift coversWhen Taylor Swift re-released her old songs as ‘Taylor’s Version,’ she likely didn’t expect the idea of AI replacing all music.
Researchers warn about future musical AIs forming attachments to artists like Swift, potentially making her the voice of all music.
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We do not wish to unduly pick on Taylor Swift, who is only a convenient example for this paper, but to warn more broadly of overall issues in AI driven monopolizing.
Nick Collins and Mick Grierson
Nick Collins from Durham University and Mick Grierson at the University of the Arts London highlight concerns about AI-driven monopolies in their study.
They demonstrate the idea by creating AI covers of famous tracks, using artists from Frank Sinatra to Madonna.
While the scenario seems far-fetched, some artists are already exploring AI-generated music, like Grimes with her 'GrimesAI' platform.