UK Government Begins 10-week Study on AI, Copyright; YouTube Expands AI Auto-Dubbing to Educational Channels
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UK government begins 10-week consultation on AI and copyright
The UK government has launched a consultation on how copyrighted materials – including music – might be used to train AI models. This follows previous, unsuccessful attempts to figure this out as a voluntary code of practice with the AI and creative industries.
YouTube Expands AI Auto-Dubbing to Educational Channels
YouTube has widened access to its AI-driven auto-dubbing tool, allowing more creators to translate their videos into multiple languages. Initially introduced at VidCon 2023 in a limited trial, the feature is now available to hundreds of thousands of knowledge-focused channels, such as tutorials and how-to videos, but YouTube plans to expand the tool’s availability to other types of channels soon.
Mureka Unveils Cutting-Edge Features, Revolutionizing Music Creation with AI Technology
In recent years, the AI music industry has been booming, with AI technology revolutionizing everything from melody creation to automatic mixing. Whether it’s providing background music for short video creators or generating inspiration for musicians, AI music platforms have become the ultimate “secret weapon” for creators.
Paul McCartney Reverses Opinion on AI After Using It to Produce New "Beatles" Song
Despite previously using artificial intelligence tools to help resuscitate old John Lennon vocals, fellow Beatle Paul McCartney is now singing a different tune about the tech.
Roblox launches Top 100 chart featuring music on the platform
The top 100 trending music tracks on Roblox will now be accessible for around 90 million users. The rundown is limited to music that is licensed for the platform, so the chart will feature tracks by partners including DistroKid and production music companies.
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