Hold the “gramo”phone: The Recording Academy has made a groundbreaking announcement that artificial intelligence (AI)-generated music will now be eligible for consideration at the Grammy Awards. However, there’s a catch. The music must include a significant human element to be considered “meaningful” and “relevant.” The guidelines for the 66th annual Grammy Awards, scheduled for February 4, 2024, state that only human creators can be nominated or win the prestigious award. While the regulations do not allow AI work without “human authorship” to compete, they do permit the inclusion of “elements of AI material.”
This rule change comes at a time when AI-generated music and deepfake tracks have been revolutionizing the music industry. Fans were stunned when David Guetta, a two-time Grammy winner, released an Eminem track that was never actually recorded by the real Slim Shady. Similarly, a fake Drake and The Weeknd song titled “Heart on My Sleeve” went viral, resulting in demands from Universal Music Group to remove it due to copyright infringement. The rise of deepfake vocals has even led the music group to request major streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music to block AI software companies from using their songs to train their technology.
Some artists have embraced the use of generative AI in their work, while others remain cautious of this advanced technology. Sir Paul McCartney recently disclosed his plans for a “final Beatles record,” collaborating with AI and “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson. McCartney explained that AI technology allowed them to extract John Lennon’s voice from a low-quality cassette recording and separate it from the accompanying instruments, enabling them to mix the record as they normally would. Meanwhile, Don McLean, the renowned songwriter of “American Pie,” believes that computer-generated melodies may not be any worse than some of today’s hits, but a member of Daft Punk disagrees. Thomas Bangalter, one of the robotic personas from the iconic electronic duo, expressed the belief that machines cannot convey the same depth of emotion as humans, and Daft Punk always prioritized the human element in their music.
The impact of AI extends beyond music, reaching domains like photography as well. The popularity of ChatGPT and the prominence of generative AI continue to shape various artistic endeavors. As the ever-evolving relationship between technology and creativity unfolds, only time will tell how AI-driven innovations will reshape the future of art and expression.
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