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Big & Rich Fight AI in New Song
27 Aug
Summary
- Country duo Big & Rich released a song titled 'Hello AI' protesting AI music.
- They argue AI cannot own copyright as it's not human.
- Deezer estimates 44% of daily uploads are AI-generated.
Country duo Big & Rich have released a new song, "Hello AI," to voice their strong opposition to artificial intelligence in music creation. They contend that AI-generated content lacks genuine human emotion and creativity, with Big Kenny stating, "It ain't real!" John Rich further elaborated, calling AI an "apocalyptic" threat that cannot hold copyright, comparing AI music monetization to using counterfeit money.
The accompanying music video visually contrasts human creation with AI by showing the duo writing lyrics with a pencil and paper. The song begins with a robotic voice but quickly transitions to Big & Rich asserting that "Flesh and blood and bone and a pencil wrote this song." The lyrics explore the potential dangers of AI, questioning its capacity for human experiences and even its aspiration to replace divine authority.
Big Kenny highlighted that current AI music often stems from uncredited, stolen works, raising ethical concerns about copyright and permission. This sentiment is underscored by data from the streaming service Deezer, which estimated that AI-generated content constituted up to 44% of its daily uploads, amounting to over two million songs monthly. Big & Rich, known for their songwriting contributions to other artists, have also cautioned against companies that seek to allow AI to exploit their music catalogs.
