I Told You This Was Going To Happen
TLDRThe video discusses the advancement of AI in music production, highlighting how realistic AI-generated songs are becoming. The host shares anecdotes of teenagers being able to distinguish AI songs from human-made ones by certain 'weird' sounds or 'echo' in the voice. The script also touches on the implications of AI in music for musicians and the future of music creation, suggesting that AI might replace human composers and performers, and raises questions about the ethics and originality of AI-generated music.
Takeaways
- 😲 AI-generated music is becoming increasingly realistic and can sometimes be indistinguishable from human-made music.
- 🎵 The speaker's son, Dylan, was able to identify AI-generated songs by a certain 'weird sound' in the voice, which he couldn't quite define.
- 👂 Some people, like Dylan and Leila, have a keen sense of hearing that allows them to recognize AI-generated music, even if they can't pinpoint exactly what makes it sound different.
- 🎶 The speaker played a playlist of songs, half of which were AI-generated, and Dylan was able to correctly identify all the AI songs, while others couldn't.
- 🤖 AI music generation is being used by various artists and bands, including a metal band from Belarus, all using the same program called 'udio'.
- 🎬 AI is also being used to create movie scores, with one example being a spaghetti western-style track named 'A Handful of Dust'.
- 🔮 The speaker predicts that AI-generated music will be widely used in the future, potentially replacing human composers.
- 🤔 There are concerns about the authenticity and originality of AI-generated music, as well as the potential loss of jobs for human musicians and composers.
- 💰 Questions are raised about the monetization of AI-generated music and whether the original artists are being compensated for the work that the AI is trained on.
- 👨🏫 The speaker mentioned testifying in front of Congress about AI and its implications, indicating a broader societal and legal discussion about the technology.
- 🔄 The idea of AI as a tool for live performances is suggested, where it could be used for improvisation and interaction with musicians on stage.
Q & A
What is the main topic discussed in the video script?
-The main topic discussed in the video script is the advancement of AI in music production and how it is becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish AI-generated music from human-created music.
What does the speaker mention about the song 'Carolina'?
-The speaker mentions that the song 'Carolina' is an AI-generated song that some listeners might find indistinguishable from human-created music, even comparing it to songs played on Spotify countdowns.
What is Dylan's ability regarding the AI-generated music?
-Dylan has the ability to instantly recognize AI-generated music by a certain 'weird sound' in the voice, which he describes as being so obvious to him.
What experiment did the speaker conduct with a group of 10th graders?
-The speaker conducted an experiment where they played a playlist of 10 songs, half of which were AI-generated and the other half were not, to see if the students could tell the difference. Dylan was able to correctly identify all the AI songs.
What is the name of the AI program mentioned in the script?
-The AI program mentioned in the script is called 'udio'.
What type of music is the AI-generated song from Belarus?
-The AI-generated song from Belarus is described as a metal song, completely created by AI.
What is the concern the speaker has about the future of music with AI?
-The speaker is concerned that AI will replace human musicians and composers, and questions what will happen to the musicians and whether anyone is getting paid for the music AI is trained on.
What is the 'handful of dust' mentioned in the script?
-'A handful of dust' is an AI-generated movie score that is supposed to resemble the style of spaghetti western music, trained by the scores of Ennio Morricone.
What does the speaker think about the use of AI in music?
-The speaker believes that AI will be used more in the future for music production, and that it may lead to the bypassing of human composers, but also suggests a potential positive use of AI for improvisation during live performances.
What is the speaker's view on the ability of people to recognize AI-generated music?
-The speaker acknowledges that while some people, like his children, can instantly recognize AI-generated music, most people cannot tell the difference, and he predicts that even those who can now may not be able to in the future as AI technology improves.
What is the speaker's suggestion for a potential positive use of AI in music?
-The speaker suggests that AI could be used for improvisation during live performances, where musicians with a great ear could interact and improvise over AI-generated tracks.
Outlines
🎵 AI Music Recognition and Perception
The speaker discusses the advancement of AI in music production, noting the realism of AI-generated songs. They recount an anecdote where a song by Jacob Coler, which was not AI-generated, was mistaken for AI by a listener due to its high-quality production. The speaker then describes an experiment with high school students where they played a mix of AI and non-AI songs, and one student was able to distinguish AI songs based on subtle cues. The speaker also mentions receiving an email from someone claiming to have written a hit song with AI and reflects on the implications of AI in music, suggesting that it may replace human composers in the future.
🔊 The Impact of AI on Music and Listeners
This paragraph delves into the public's ability to discern AI-generated music from human-made music. The speaker mentions their own experience with AI music, including a chill music track called 'Just for Me Chill Step' and its prompt, which highlights the potential for listeners to create personalized music playlists. The speaker expresses concern about the future of musicians and the music industry, questioning who benefits from AI-generated music and how it's trained. They also discuss the potential for AI to be used in live performances for improvisation and the ethical and practical challenges it poses for the music community.
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Keywords
💡AI
💡Autotune
💡Digital Processing
💡Indie Rock
💡Melodic
💡Singer-Songwriter
💡Instrumental
💡Echo
💡Spaghetti Western
💡Chill Step
💡Udio
Highlights
Discussion on the advancement of AI in creating realistic-sounding music.
AI-generated song that sounds as good as Spotify countdown tracks.
Dylan's ability to distinguish AI-generated music by a 'weird sound' in the voice.
Experiment with a playlist to test the recognition of AI music among teenagers.
Dylan correctly identifies all AI songs, while others struggle.
Leila's immediate recognition of AI music due to an 'echo in the voice'.
AI-generated song 'Out Of Reach' and its creator's belief in its hit potential.
Introduction of the AI music program 'udio' used by a Belarusian band.
AI's potential to replace human composers in the future.
The use of AI to create movie scores in the style of Ennio Morricone.
AI-generated chill music and its prompts for creation.
Concerns about the impact of AI on musicians and the music industry.
The ethical and practical questions around AI training and data sources.
Testimony to Congress about AI's implications in the music industry.
The idea of AI as a tool for live music improvisation.
The future of AI in music and its potential to replace traditional song creation.
Invitation for audience thoughts on AI-generated music and its recognition.