AI in Music: A Boombox of Boons or a Treble of Troubles?
In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) could soon be penning the next pop hit, iconic songwriter Guy Chambers voices concern. Best known for crafting hits for Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue, Chambers paints a rather synth-timidating picture of AI’s escalating role in the music industry.
Key Points:
- According to Guy Chambers, AI’s rising presence in music is “terrifying” due to its potential to replace human songwriters. One could say he’s feeling a tad “autotune-asy”.
- Chambers, who’s been strumming along with Robbie Williams for over 20 years, suggests we may reach a point where albums will need disclaimers: “Contains 100% Human Creativity. No AI were harmed in the making of this record.”
- The songwriter doesn’t just fear for his own profession – his concerns underline the looming apprehension about the wider impact of AI in all creative industries. To paraphrase Bob Dylan, “the times, they are A-I changin’.”
Final Thoughts
While Chambers’ thunderous warning chord could seem a bit “doomwop”, it’s definitely food (or sound) for thought. As AI rapidly intersects with creativity in all its many forms, the question of authenticity becomes more pressing. What is “real” art in an era of machine-made hits? And will the music lose its soul in the high-tech mix? In the meantime, I promise no AI were involved in the creation of these terrible puns. I wish I could blame a robot, but alas, the “cheese” is all human-made.
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/mar/09/its-terrifying-songwriter-behind-robbie-williams-hits-out-at-ai-in-the-music-industry
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