AI-Generated Music Floods Streaming Services, Targeting Lesser-Known Artists
By Julia evans, World-Today-News.com – August 24, 2024
(image: AI-generated artwork depicting a distorted musical waveform. Credit: chat GPT)
The music industry is grappling with a disturbing new trend: the proliferation of AI-generated “fake” albums appearing on major streaming platforms. These albums, created by artificial intelligence that has learned and replicated the styles of existing artists, are being registered – often without the artists’ knowledge or consent – and are causing confusion and concern amongst musicians.
recent reports from the BBC highlight a growing number of cases where artists have discovered unauthorized albums attributed to their names. The tactic appears to be targeting less prominent musicians, seemingly to avoid immediate detection.
British folk singer Emily Portman was alerted by a fan to a newly released album, “Orca,” appearing under her name. The album featured ten tracks with titles mirroring her existing work, and the vocal performance convincingly mimicked her style. “It was obviously created as AI, but it seemed to have learned my music cleverly,” Portman stated. However, she noted the music lacked the emotional depth inherent in human performance, describing it as sounding “empty and clean.”
Despite the sophisticated imitation, Portman was deeply unsettled. “It felt like the beginning of dystopia,” she confessed, adding that it took three weeks for Spotify, the worldS largest streaming platform, to remove the fraudulent album after she filed a copyright infringement claim.
Portman wasn’t an isolated case. New York-based musician josh Kaufman also discovered a fake song registered in his name, characterized by poor English lyrics and simplistic electronic instrumentation. Numerous other artists in the folk, rock, and Americana genres have experienced similar violations, including a bizarre incident dating back to 1989 involving country singer Blaze foley.
Targeting the Unknown
The fake albums often share a similar aesthetic and are released through record labels bearing Indonesian names, suggesting a common source. The motivation behind these releases remains unclear.Analysts speculate that the perpetrators are deliberately targeting lesser-known artists to avoid attracting attention from copyright enforcement networks.
“If you’re looking for profit, you’d wonder why they don’t aim for a bigger star,” one artist commented.
Tatiana Sirisano, a media technology analyst, explained, “They are aiming for an unknown singer in order not to get on the radar.” However, she also noted that streaming platforms are becoming increasingly adept at identifying and removing AI-generated content.
A Growing Threat
This trend raises serious questions about copyright protection, artistic integrity, and the future of music creation. As AI technology continues to advance,the ability to convincingly replicate an artist’s style will only become easier,perhaps leading to a flood of fraudulent content and further eroding trust in online music platforms. The music industry and streaming services will need to proactively address this challenge to protect artists and maintain the authenticity of the music landscape.
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