Berlin’s Love Affair with Music Technology; YouTube Confirms Discussions with Labels Over New AI Tools
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YouTube confirms discussions with labels over new AI tools
YouTube’s ambitions in AI music continue, but it wants licensing deals with labels in place before its next moves.
Udio responds to record label lawsuit insisting its AI model ‘listens’ rather than ‘copies’
Udio has responded to the lawsuit filed by the record companies earlier this week. It insists that its AI model only ‘listens’ to existing recordings, learning the art of music-making just like a human creator. The record industry maintains that that listening involves unlicensed copying
Splice users can now use their own sound loops with AI-powered ‘Create’ engine
The platform for music creators is introducing a new feature called “Create With Your Own Loop.” Previously, Splice’s AI-powered “Create” inspiration engine focused on matching sounds within the platform’s extensive library that offers over 300 instruments and spans 130 unique music genres.
From Kraftwerk to AI – Berlin’s love affair with music technology
Like zuckerguss on a zimtschnecken, Berlin and electronic music are perfect companions. For decades, the city has been synonymous with multi-day raves, synth savants, and software start-ups.
Hell, the city’s techno culture has been inducted into UNESCO’s cultural heritage list. Unsurprisingly, Berlin’s musos have been out in front when it comes to AI.
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