Almost 40% of songs released worldwide in July were created with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, according to Euronews.
The findings
The findings come from SubmitHub, a platform that examined more than one million songs using its dedicated detection software, SH Labs. The analysis found that 23.2% of new releases were produced entirely by AI systems, while a further 15.3% contained AI-generated audio elements that were subsequently modified by humans.
The figures align with a separate report from Deezer, which found that AI-generated tracks accounted for more than half of new daily uploads in June.
Reaction in the music industry
According to Euronews, the research linking AI to song production has prompted reaction across the music industry. German rights management organisation GEMA recently won a legal dispute against AI music platform Suno over copyright infringement, while major distribution platforms have already introduced measures of their own.
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Bandcamp has fully banned AI-generated music, reserving the right to remove suspected content. Spotify has announced that, from September, it will introduce a dedicated "AI Persona" label on artist profiles, so listeners know when a track is produced by an algorithm.
"The only way forward is full transparency. Everyone should be able to choose whether they want to listen to music made by AI," said Jason Grishkoff, founder of SubmitHub.
Artists divided over the technology
At the same time, the use of the new technology divides creators. Musicians including Kate Bush and Brian May of Queen have criticised the use of their work to train algorithms without permission, describing it as "a direct threat to the survival of artists."
By contrast, some artists have openly embraced AI in their production. Rapper Tyga faced criticism for using algorithms on his new album, comparing the technology to Auto-Tune. Meanwhile, producer Timbaland has founded a company called Stage Zero, unveiling "TaTa," a digital avatar functioning as an autonomous AI-based artist.
Source: Euronews
