When AI Imitates Drake: The Ghostwriter Phenomenon Taking Over the Music Industry
The creative world has always evolved with the introduction of new technologies, and now, it’s AI’s turn to challenge the creative industry. A recent example has stirred up quite a debate in the music industry and opened the doors to new possibilities.
We’ve witnessed yet another AI-powered disruption in the creative industry: a song claiming to feature AI-generated vocals of Drake and The Weekend went viral across multiple platforms, raising legal and ethical questions for the future of music.
The AI-generated song “Heart on My Sleeve” by an anonymous creator (under the alias “Ghostwriter”) has caught the world by surprise. Garnering millions of views in a matter of days, it sparked an intense debate about AI’s impact on the music industry.
The audio quality is so impressive that many are doubting the claim, believing it might be a marketing stunt. Regardless, it’s clear that the music industry is on the brink of disruption, much like the visual art industry.
But how could AI generate such high-quality audio? Internet sleuths have narrowed it down to Singing Voice Conversion — a voice conversion project built on GANs. As this story unfolds, the music industry faces many challenges and questions: Who really owns the art? What role do human creativity and authenticity play in the AI-dominated future?
As this viral track turned out to be a passable mimicry of Drake and The Weekend’s voices, Universal Music Group took action to remove the song from all major platforms. Their decision underscores the uncertainty and challenges that AI brings to copyright and intellectual property laws in music.
The ‘ghostwriter’ phenomenon demonstrates how far AI has come in mimicking human voices and artistic expression. As creators and enthusiasts, we must navigate this new world by embracing AI as a powerful tool without sacrificing the essence of our creative selves.
It’s a fascinating time to be part of the creative world, as AI continues to reshape various industries, including music. We’re left to ponder where the line should be drawn and how we can ensure that AI empowers human expression while maintaining fairness for artists.
Don’t miss out on this exciting journey as we explore the rapid evolution of AI in the music industry and how it challenges our understanding of creativity.
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da sachin sharma
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