Can I Remix Madonna?

Ben Sisario in The New York Times:

It may be the most promising new technology in music since the rise of streaming, with the potential to revolutionize how songs are made, listened to and promoted. But there are also serious questions. What about protecting artists and their copyrights? Will the systems end up overloading us with generic slop?

Welcome to the world of music A.I., which offers dazzling possibilities for creating songs and connecting artists with fans — but has also been roiling the music industry, as A.I. companies try to figure out how to build and use the technology legally and profitably, while artists and record companies seek to protect their rights. Here are some basic questions and concerns as the music industry ventures into a new era of uncharted possibilities and legal complications.

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