Grimes, a Canadian musician, has stated that she is alright with her voice being utilized in AI-generated songs as long as she receives royalties. In an Instagram post, the composer, producer, and performer stated that she would handle an AI hit with her voice like she would any other artist collaboration. “Feel free to use my voice without penalty,” Grimes said in a post on her verified Instagram account. “I’ll split 50 percent royalties on any successful AI-generated song that uses my voice,” Grimes added that she has no obligations to a recording label so can uphold the offer.
Grimes is a former partner of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, with whom she had two children
The singer’s remark alluded to recent reports of AI being used to impersonate Canadian superstars Drake and The Weekend. The viral song was released last week, but Universal Music Group took it down two days later. The company oversees both artists and claims that it breached its copyrights. The employment of AI in music is a source of contention in the industry, with some criticizing copyright violations and others admiring its capabilities.
OpenAI’s constantly evolving generative AI has sparked controversy about whether the software respects intellectual property. Grimes is a former partner of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, with whom she had two children, one through surrogacy. Musk has described AI as a threat to humanity while yet investing in technology.
