Sony Music Group
Coverage of Sony Music Group in the Nexus archive.
- Grimes says AI can make music, but humans must still tell the story
Grimes and Warner Music Group's CEO Robert Kyncl discussed the role of AI in music creation, emphasizing the necessity of human storytelling despite AI advancements. Grimes launched Elf.Tech to allow voice cloning of her vocals with royalty splits, while major labels like Warner Music have sued AI companies for copyright issues.
- Spotify is launching AI-generated remixes
Spotify and Universal Music Group announced a licensing deal enabling users to create AI-generated remixes and covers of songs through a paid Premium add-on. Artists can opt out of the program but will earn royalties if they participate. This is the first concrete product from Spotify's October announcement of working with major labels to develop responsible AI products.