Amateurs and professionals are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to create new, original music. Users of the social media app TikTok are using AI tools to create a cappella versions that sound like they’re being performed by some of the most famous musicians. Some users have generated millions of views with their AI-generated songs, while others have faced copyright infringement claims from music industry giants. AI companies have been accused of violating copyright laws when they train their models to imitate artists’ songs and create derivative compositions.
It is not easy to bring a copyright case against AI-generated tracks because they do not copy anything that is protected by law. Even if AI creates new sounds that sound like a particular voice, the song would not be considered a copyright infringement even if it contained tiny parts of the original recording. In the near future, AI-based tools could be used to review personal rights laws instead of focusing on issues related to copyright.
While AI tools that impersonate rich, famous people are currently the center of attention, they could become a nightmare for the average citizen experiencing domestic violence. Experts warn that AI voice clones are likely to become a major problem in the near future. Deepfakes can be found on websites that are explicit but not consented to by the user. Few states have laws specifically addressing deepfakes. Independent musicians without a record deal who don’t have the legal backing of major artists will be forced to fend for themselves through voice clones.
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