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Wednesday, May 03, 2023

A Fake Drake Song Shows the Potential for A.I.'s Future

reason.com: A viral song this month showed one of the potential uses—and a future battleground—in the realm of artificial intelligence (A.I.). On April 4, an anonymous internet user named ghostwriter977 uploaded a song titled "heart on my sleeve" to all the major streaming platforms, including Spotify, YouTube, and TikTok. The song sounds like a collaboration between pop superstars Drake and The Weeknd, but neither is on the track: ghostwriter977 used A.I. to simulate the artists' voices.

1 comment:

Natalie Lawton said...

Everywhere I turn I find more and more AI news. It is wild to see how fast it is growing and what it can do. It is kind of scary but it is the world we are growing into so I have learned to accept it. Indeed, the creation of a fake Drake song using artificial intelligence (AI) showcases the vast potential of AI in the realm of music and entertainment. AI technologies, such as deep learning and neural networks, can analyze vast amounts of data, learn patterns, and generate content that mimics the style and characteristics of a particular artist. The production of a fake Drake song demonstrates how AI can replicate the sound, lyrical themes, and even the overall vibe of an artist's work. This has implications for the future of music, as AI could assist in generating new compositions, assisting musicians in the creative process, or even completing unfinished works based on an artist's style.