The Beatles' 'Now and Then': AI Assistance and a Poignant Farewell

The Beatles' last song, "Now and Then," has been released with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). The song, written and sung by John Lennon shortly before his death in 1980, was recorded on a boombox and later received by Paul McCartney. AI was used to clean up the sound and separate Lennon's vocals from the background noise. This use of AI in music is becoming more common, with artists like Grimes and Holly Herndon exploring its possibilities. However, the involvement of AI in music creation and the potential impact on artists' control and revenue is a topic of debate.