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Musicians Fight Back Against AI Devaluing Art
21 Jun
Summary
- Singer expressed anger over AI training on 238 of her songs.
- AI singer Xania Monet signed a $3 million deal, sparking debate.
- Artists cite AI's potential harm to minorities and underserved communities.
The music industry is facing growing criticism from artists regarding the unchecked advancement of artificial intelligence. Singer SZA recently expressed profound dismay, discovering that AI had been trained on 238 of her songs, with potential use of unreleased material. She condemned musicians who support such practices as "disgusting."
SZA also voiced concerns about AI's environmental impact, stating that AI energy centers harm underserved communities. This follows her earlier critique of AI singer Xania Monet's reported $3 million deal, questioning the devaluation of music. She urged fans to avoid creating AI images or music featuring her likeness.
Kehlani shared similar anxieties, highlighting the unprecedented nature of an AI R&B artist securing a multi-million dollar deal and chart success. She emphasized that AI's capabilities extend to creating entire songs and beats, rendering human artistic contribution potentially obsolete and the situation "beyond our control."
