The Rise of AI in Music: From DeepMind's Pop Star Clone to YouTube's Generative AI

Google DeepMind has unveiled its most advanced AI music generation model called Lyria, along with two music-making experiments. One experiment allows users to transform hummed melodies or keyboard solos into guitar riffs or choir arrangements, while the other, called Dream Track, enables users to create 30-second YouTube Shorts using AI-generated voices and musical styles of popular artists like T-Pain, Sia, Demi Lovato, and Troye Sivan. However, concerns arise regarding the ease with which AI can create music, potentially undermining the creative process. Additionally, copyright issues and the impact on artists' work and revenue are being raised as generative AI becomes more prevalent.