- Ed Sheeran stated in an interview with Rolling Stone that AI was not his thing.
- The musician found the technology “a bit weird” and was concerned about its potential to replace jobs.
- Some artists have been angered by the generative AI boom that has swept through the music industry.
Ed Sheeran does not buy into the “Ed Sheeran” myth. AI Hype.
It is a good idea to get in touch with someone who can help you. Interview with Rolling StoneThe musician stated, “I find AI to be a little weird”, adding that he did not see the need for it in society. “I just want to ask, have you seen the movies in which they kill us all?” He said.
Sheeran expressed concerns about the possibility of AI will automate many jobs. He told the outlet that “the whole point of society, is that we do jobs and things. If everything is done automatically, everyone will be out-of-work.”
Sheeran is not the only musician who has criticized AI’s growing presence in the industry. Many musicians have criticised its use because the technology has resulted in an explosion of songs which mimic established musicians’ styles and voices.
This artificially generated musical musicThis has provoked the anger of Drake took issue with the songThe style of his work is a good example. Ice Cube called the technology “demonic”.
Nice Cave was also released in AIThe song was not just poor in quality, it was also “a grotesque satire of the human condition.”
Some have tried to stay ahead of the curve. Grimes launched AI software called Elf.TechThe software allows users to create music in her style and voice. Content created with the software may be released commercially if the artist agrees to share royalties.
