Warner Music Signs Its First Virtual Singer, Reverses Stance on AI Music

Translated data: Warner Music signs virtual singer Noonoouri, marking a shift in stance for giants who once resisted AI music. The global music industry is now exploring the applications of AI in music creation and copyright protection. AI technology is progressively enhancing the voices of virtual singers to make them more lifelike. After the synthesizer era, modern AI technology has transformed the way music is created. Virtual characters are becoming increasingly realistic, and AI music is emerging as a new trend in the music industry.

97% of people cannot distinguish AI music, the truth is not as bad as imagined

A study by Deezer and Ipsos showed that 97% of participants could not tell the difference between AI-created and human-made music. However, the testing method raises questions: participants were considered unable to distinguish if they got just one wrong. Although the results have attracted attention, they may overestimate the persuasiveness of AI music.

Udio Users Lose the Right to Download AI Music Works, Causing Frustration

After Udio reached a settlement with Universal Music, users are no longer able to download AI music works, causing frustration among creators. The platform suddenly removed the download feature, making it impossible for users to save the works. According to the terms of service, users have given up their right to file a class-action lawsuit, making it difficult to seek legal redress.

AI Music: Democratization of Creation or the End of Art?

Artificial intelligence is entering the realm of music creation at an unprecedented speed, sparking intense debate about the essence of art and creation rights. From viral AI-generated songs to legal lawsuits from major record companies, AI music is reshaping the entire music industry landscape. On one hand, AI music technology has opened the doors of creation for ordinary people. Platforms like Boomy and Sound Draw allow users without professional music backgrounds to easily create songs. This democratized approach to creation has garnered support from some artists, who believe it can激

North Carolina Musician Arrested for 'Virtual Gold Mine', Using AI and Bot Accounts to Earn Streaming Revenue

This article reports on a rare case in the music industry, where North Carolina musician Michael Smith is accused of fraudulently using artificial intelligence and bot accounts to generate over ten million dollars in illegal income from streaming platforms. He collaborated with an accomplice to purchase AI-generated songs and artificially inflated play counts on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music to reach billions of plays. Smith registered bot accounts under fake names to distribute traffic.

Music AI Company Udio Responds to Copyright Lawsuit: Statement Emphasizes Originality and Denies Copying Allegations

Recently, a fierce debate over copyright has erupted in the field of artificial intelligence music. After being sued by the three major record companies, Universal Music, Sony Music, and Warner Music, AI music startup Udio issued a statement today, firmly asserting that its model does not replicate copyrighted works or the voices of artists.