Dutchman Lands Record Deal After AI-Generated Songs Gain Traction
A Dutch man with no formal musical training has secured a record contract after releasing songs created using artificial intelligence tools Suno and Udio, sparking debate over the future of music creation and copyright. Matties GrootenS success highlights the growing accessibility of AI music generation, but also underscores the legal challenges facing the technology as major labels raise concerns about copyright infringement.Grooten, who admits to lacking musical talent, utilized AI to produce tracks mimicking established Dutch artists like Marco Borsato, Froukje, ramses Shaffy, and others. Despite AI models frequently enough prohibiting artist name prompts, Grooten found that describing an artist’s style and vocal techniques could yield strikingly similar results.this success comes as labels Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records have filed a lawsuit against Suno and Udio, alleging copyright violations due to the AI tools being trained on copyrighted material.
The rise of AI music has divided the industry.Spotify CEO Daniel ek expressed optimism in May, telling De Telegraaf he understands industry concerns but sees “something gorgeous about it,” noting the potential for discovering new artists and reinventing the role of the artist.However, artists like Elton John and Billie Eilish have voiced anxieties about the impact of AI on the music landscape, echoing concerns about the devaluation of human creativity.
