AI is Remixing Music—But the DJ is Still a Human; Developers Using AI for Text-to-Music Apps; Limewire to Launch AI Creator Studio on Polygon
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Developers are now using AI for text-to-music apps
With the rise in popularity of Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI tools like ChatGPT, developers have found use cases to mold text in different ways for use cases ranging from writing emails to summarizing articles. Now, they are looking to help you generate bits of music by just typing some words.
Limewire to Launch AI Creator Studio on Polygon
LimeWire, a once-infamous file sharing program from the early 2000s known for its role in distributing pirated music, is taking its next major step into the emerging tech landscape as it prepared to launch its AI Creator Studio on the Polygon blockchain.
AI Is Remixing Music—But The DJ Is Still A Human
As AI goes mainstream, questions have surfaced regarding concern for its implications for musical artists. There has been speculation about its impact on human jobs and whether it could lead to a total loss of our humanity.
SymphonyOS Closes $1M pre-seed Fundraising Round, Elevating Strategic Marketing for Creators, Managers
Symphony, the AI-powered marketing operating system for artists, creators, managers, and indie labels, recently closed a $1 million pre-seed fundraising round from strategic investors across the music and tech landscape.
Robb McDaniels’ Beatport wants to cultivate a new wave of creators and build “the Connected DJ Booth” of the future
“No matter what, the music experience evolves for every generation; whether you like it or not, whatever’s next is already out there”
AI Music Agreements need to address these 5 issues
YouTube’s new deal with UMG to explore music and AI is among the countless initiates attempting to make sense of and monetize AI. Attorney Chris Castle cuts through the noise to focus on five key issues that should be the starting point of every music AI discussion and deal.
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