How AI is Transforming Music Creation in Web3; Fans in China Used AI to Deepfake a Pop Star’s Return to Music; How to Make a Viral AI Hit
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— How AI is Transforming Music Creation in Web3
Keeping intellectual property challenges in mind, there’s still no doubt that AI music tools can place new forms of expression at an artist’s fingertips. Sometimes, AI can even be used to enhance music production by filling in technical or intellectual gaps in an artist’s abilities, helping them bring ambitious concepts to life in a matter of clicks.
These tools can also perform sound engineering tasks more efficiently, lowering barriers and the time it takes to release music.
— Online video trends: fandom, formats, AI creativity… and concerns
YouTube has published its annual ‘Culture & Trends Report’ to coincide with one of the online-video industry’s biggest events, VidCon. Based on surveys in 140 countries, it’s an interesting snapshot of some of the shifting trends on YouTube, even if music isn’t a specific focus.
Among the findings: 47% of Gen-Z have “watched videos made by fans of specific content, artists, or public figures” over the last year.
— Fans in China used AI to deepfake a pop star’s return to music
Stefanie Sun has not released an album since 2017 — so her audience took her voice into their own hands.
— Songs with AI elements can win a Grammy, says Grammy CEO
Given the pace at which artificial intelligence is creeping into our lives, industries positively or negatively affected by technology are setting guardrails and standards to accommodate and adapt.
One such industry which has been massively affected by AI is the music industry.
— How to Make a Viral AI Hit
We asked a Grammy-winning songwriter to show us how to make a song using AI. We got a brand-new Biggie rap with a hook by a fake Harry Styles
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