A survey published last week suggested 97% of respondents could not spot an AI-generated song. But there are some telltale signs - if you know where to look.
Here’s a quick guide …
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No live performances or social media presence
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‘A mashup of rock hits in a blender’
A song with a formulaic feel - sweet but without much substance or emotional weight - can be a sign of AI, says the musician and technology speaker, as well as vocals that feel breathless.
- ‘AI hasn’t felt heartbreak yet’
“AI hasn’t felt heartbreak yet… It knows patterns,” he explains. “What makes music human is not just sound but the stories behind it.”
- Steps toward transparency
In January, the streaming platform Deezer launched an AI detection tool, followed this summer by a system which tags AI-generated music.
Look, you obviously don’t hate AI as much as the next person.
I hate the fact that it is owned and controlled and developed and manipulated by modern self made kings. I hate the fact that it has tremendous destructive power. I hate the fact that it will be used to control global discourse, empower militaries, and only serve to solidify the profound wealth gap already ingrained in and promoted by the fabric of our economic system.
But hey, if you feel like you need to gatekeep hating AI, knock yourself out, I guess I will never achieve your level of purity.