"Fake Drake" and similar controversies have gotten most of the attention, but not all uses of artificial intelligence in music are cause for concern.
The company's AudioCraft consists of three different models that serve as competition to a similar tool released by Google in May.
Artificial intelligence "will rapidly be available to elevate the quality of the music," said CEO Denis Ladegaillerie while delivering midyear earnings.
Generative AI can now mimic the vocals of specific artists, and some songwriters are using it to better tailor their song pitches.
Catalog owners and estate administrators are turning to AI-driven tech to make music freshly available for remixes, samples or synch placements.
Seven U.S. companies voluntarily committed to ensuring their artificial intelligence products are safe prior to release.
They accuse Europe of “overregulating” the sector and are working behind the scenes to water down provisions to protect creators and rights holders.
UMG general counsel/executive vp of business and legal affairs Jeffery Harleston called for a federal right of publicity and visibility into AI training data.
For Google's new text-based music generative AI, the contrast between input and interpretation creates opportunity for discovery.
The new alternate version of 6LACK's Since I Have A Lover is the AI-powered functional sound company's first step in its partnership with UMG.
