AI-Generated Music Is About to Flood Streaming Platforms

It starts with a familiar intro, unmistakably the Weeknd's 2017 hit "Die for You." But as the first verse of the song begins, a different vocalist is heard: Michael Jackson. It's just one example of how artificial intelligence is seeping into the music industry. Surf YouTube or TikTok and you'll find many convincing AI-made covers. But there are also tools that can generate instrumentals from text, give people a starting beat or inspiration, and help them to edit tunes.