Musicians Express Growing Frustration with AI-Generated Music Clones Impersonating Artists
By
Terrence O’Brien
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
The article discusses the growing frustration among musicians, producers, and industry professionals with the proliferation of AI-generated music clones that impersonate real artists. While AI fakes have existed since at least 2023 with AI Drake tracks, the problem has intensified over the last two years, affecting artists ranging from Beyoncé to experimental composer William Basinski. The latest target is King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, whose frontman Stu M is mentioned. The article highlights how scammers have become more brazen, leading to increasing anger from artists who find fake AI-generated songs appearing alongside their legitimate work on streaming platforms.
Key quotes
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AI fakes aren't new, but as the scammers have gotten more brazen, artists are responding with increasing furor
We got a taste back in 2023 with multiple AI Drake tracks
Everyone from Beyoncé, to experimental composer William Basinski have had fake songs, likely generated by AI, appear to be streaming next to their names
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard found itself the latest target
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