A survey published last week suggested 97% of respondents could not spot an AI-generated song. But there are some telltale signs - if you know where to look.
Here’s a quick guide …
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No live performances or social media presence
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‘A mashup of rock hits in a blender’
A song with a formulaic feel - sweet but without much substance or emotional weight - can be a sign of AI, says the musician and technology speaker, as well as vocals that feel breathless.
- ‘AI hasn’t felt heartbreak yet’
“AI hasn’t felt heartbreak yet… It knows patterns,” he explains. “What makes music human is not just sound but the stories behind it.”
- Steps toward transparency
In January, the streaming platform Deezer launched an AI detection tool, followed this summer by a system which tags AI-generated music.
Babies don’t complaint about the little turtle with lights that sings tunes while going around and around.
Like the horse feared, it was replaced by a cart that doesn’t need a horse and not by horses driving cars. Thr music industry will be replaced by AI music made by a bunch of guys in a basement. It’s Okay. Some people will still sing during dishwashing, showers, in the car, and at karaoke night.