YouTube recently announced the launch of a new AI music tool, Dream Track, which allows creators to use the voices of famous artists in their creations. This marks one of the first real attempts to commercialize AI-generated music and could be a pivotal moment for the music industry.
The tool allows some creators to use AI versions of artists’ voices for soundtracks of up to 30 seconds, making it a potentially groundbreaking development. YouTube has partnered with Google DeepMind to develop this tool, and nine major artists have already signed up for the experiment.
However, there has been some backlash from artists who are opposed to AI-generated music. Drake, Nick Cave, and Ice Cube are among those who have spoken out against the technology. YouTube has announced a new tool that will allow labels and distributors to flag AI content that mimics an artist’s voice in an attempt to address these concerns.
Spotify, which previously removed a viral song featuring AI-generated vocals from Drake and The Weeknd, has also confirmed that it does not plan to remove all AI-generated music from the platform. Despite these challenges, YouTube’s new AI music tool has the potential to push AI-generated music into the mainstream.
The music industry still has questions about the technology, and YouTube has been working to address these concerns. Record labels are concerned about potential revenue loss, while streaming platforms have clamped down on the use of their songs in AI training data. However, YouTube’s new tool could change the landscape of the music industry and how creators produce music in the future.