AI Technology Mimicking Popular Artists Sparks Controversy and Concern in Music Industry

Published: Nov. 5, 2023, 6:38 p.m.

A New York-based music producer, known as SIXFOOT 5, has revealed a contentious use for artificial intelligence (AI) within the music industry - creating songs that sound like they're being sung by popular artists like Adele, without the artists' knowledge or consent. Such technology has set off alarm bells in the industry, inciting discussions about copyright laws and the ethical implications of this usage. The issue was highlighted when an AI-generated song mimicking Drake and The Weeknd was taken down after a copyright lawsuit.

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