Advances in artificial intelligence have raised questions in the music industry about creative ownership. When an AI-generated song in the style of rappers Drake and The Weeknd became popular on streaming platforms, people wondered who – the artists who used AI or the famous rappers – should get credit for the song. Some people believe that using AI to create music in another artist’s style is a fair use of the new technology, which provides immense creative possibilities. Others argue that profiting from another artist’s style without their permission is profoundly unfair. Listen to hear more about the creative and ethical issues associated with artificial intelligence and then debate: Who should get credit for AI-generated music?
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AIR DATE: 04/21/2023