Screen Composers vs AI: The Fight for Creative Music Control

Published Date: 14/07/2024

Australian screen composers are calling for regulations to protect their livelihoods against AI-generated music, warning that the technology could destroy the creative industry.

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, humans who have spent decades honing their craft are fighting back against the prospect of being replaced by machines. 

In the music industry, screen composers like Josh Hogan are concerned about the rise of AI-generated music platforms that can create songs on demand. 'The AI just kind of creates this smoothie, grey goo… a thing that sounds like music but it's homogenous,' Hogan says. 'It doesn't really have any focus, it doesn't really have much of a hook or a catch to it.

FAQS:

Q: What is the main concern of screen composers regarding AI-generated music?

A: Screen composers are concerned that AI-generated music lacks creativity and emotional depth, and could replace human composers in the industry.

Q: What is Udio, and how does it work?

A: Udio is an AI music generator that allows users to create songs by typing text prompts into a box. It has already had close to two million participants and is proving popular among people with no musical skills and professionals alike.

Q: What is the Australian Guild of Screen Composers calling for?

A: The guild is calling for regulations to protect their original work and livelihoods, including compensation for composers whose work is used by AI companies and permission to be sought before it's used.

Q: What is the ethical debate surrounding AI-generated music?

A: The ethical debate centers around whether AI companies should be allowed to scrape copyrighted music to train their models, or whether they should use in-house produced content instead.

Q: What is the future of the music industry in the face of AI-generated music?

A: The future of the music industry is uncertain, but experts agree that the law needs to catch up with the rapid development of AI technology to protect creative rights and ensure that humans are fairly compensated for their work.

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