Is AI the Future of Music? Legal Implications and Industry Predictions
This summer, Belgian singer Angèle responded to her own voice being used in a cover that has now exceeded 6 million views on YouTube. The cover, titled "Saiyan," originally featured the two French rappers, Gazo and Heuss l’Enfoiré. Comments on the cover ranged from "She should sing songs like this one; it's so good!" to "So much better than the original!" Angèle's reaction to this experiment was mixed, as her caption reflected: "I don't know what to think of artificial intelligence. I find it mind-blowing, but at the same time, I'm worried about my profession." In response to numerous requests from her fans, she finally performed the song at her concert four weeks ago, and the crowd went wild. This situation raises questions about the meaning of creating music autonomously and creatively. On one hand, AI presents a revolutionary tool that allows for unprecedented creativity and musical exploration. On the other hand, it also br