With AI developing quicker by the day, questions are being raised about licensing and its potential use in clubs.
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Over 1000 musicians have released an album today, which is totally silent, as a protest against AI using their work without credit.
Artists including Annie Lennox, Bastille’s Dan Smith and The Clash are all taking part in the protest, which challenges the government’s planned changes to copyright law, making it easier for AI developers to use copyrighted work to train their models without a licence.
Under this new legislation, developers will be able to use creator’s content on the internet to train models without needing a licence, unless rights holders choose to opt out.
The album will be called ‘Is this what we want?’ and will draw attention to the potential impact on the UK music industry, consisting of recordings of empty studios to represent what artists fear the future holds.
‘In the music of the future, will our voices go unheard?’- Kate Bush
Licensing is undeniably a hot topic in AI and music. But is AI something to be feared, or could it be used to remix London’s nightlife?
This summer, the Barbican in London will host an exhibition called ‘Feel the Sound’, using neuroscience research and generative AI to explore our relationship to sound, using tech.
City News spoke to Marta from Domestic Data Streamers about how they plan to make Generative AI and music work in harmony.
She discusses their intention to use AI on a very small scale, to create a personal, unique, musical gift for each listener, rather than trying to make AI work in every single context. She emphasised the importance of other industries, like artists, tinkering with AI, to understand the specific contexts in which the technology makes sense.
But what do young people think about the potential of AI remixing their nights out? Although the initial hype of a robot DJ would probably entice young people, it’s clear we like a real, human connection and the authenticity of a real artist.
There is potential for AI in the club.
For example, using AI with biometric data to decide which song plays next, or possibly using the same data to make clubbing safer, tracking temperature and heartbeat to detect when the DD is in order.
The science suggests we like imperfection, and we don’t seem that excited about AI taking the decks. But with serious questions around ownership and fair use, musicians wait to see whether their album is successful in protecting their rights.
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StandfirstOver 1000 musicians release a collaborative album today called 'Is this what we want?'
Over 1000 musicians have released an album today, which is totally silent, as a protest against AI using their work without credit.
Artists including Annie Lennox, Bastille’s Dan Smith and The Clash are all taking part in the protest, which challenges the government’s planned changes to copyright law, making it easier for AI developers to use copyrighted work to train their models without a licence.
Under this new legislation, developers will be able to use creator’s content on the internet to train models without needing a licence, unless rights holders choose to opt out.
The album will be called ‘Is this what we want?’ and will draw attention to the potential impact on the UK music industry, consisting of recordings of empty studios to represent what artists fear the future holds.
‘In the music of the future, will our voices go unheard?’- Kate Bush
Licensing is undeniably a hot topic in AI and music. But is AI something to be feared, or could it be used to remix London’s nightlife?
This summer, the Barbican in London will host an exhibition called ‘Feel the Sound’, using neuroscience research and generative AI to explore our relationship to sound, using tech.
City News spoke to Marta from Domestic Data Streamers about how they plan to make Generative AI and music work in harmony.
She discusses their intention to use AI on a very small scale, to create a personal, unique, musical gift for each listener, rather than trying to make AI work in every single context. She emphasised the importance of other industries, like artists, tinkering with AI, to understand the specific contexts in which the technology makes sense.
But what do young people think about the potential of AI remixing their nights out? Although the initial hype of a robot DJ would probably entice young people, it’s clear we like a real, human connection and the authenticity of a real artist.
There is potential for AI in the club.
For example, using AI with biometric data to decide which song plays next, or possibly using the same data to make clubbing safer, tracking temperature and heartbeat to detect when the DD is in order.
The science suggests we like imperfection, and we don’t seem that excited about AI taking the decks. But with serious questions around ownership and fair use, musicians wait to see whether their album is successful in protecting their rights.
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