Musician Grimes Is OK With Her Voice Being Used For AI-Generated Music: Open To Sharing Audio Files And Profit

Canadian musician Grimes has stated that she isn't going to battle content creators who insert her voice into AI-generated music and produce new music videos. She even confirmed that no record label or legal bindings can stand in the way as she works independently.

While many legal systems, record labels, music, and song producers grapple with the exponential growth of AI-generated content, artist Grimes has essentially granted her consent to use her voice and train Artificial Intelligence algorithms and create content.

Grimes Sends Out Multiple Tweets About Using Her Voice For AI-Generated Content

Grimes, whose real name is Claire Boucher, sent out multiple Tweets this week inviting creators to use AI-generated versions of her voice to make new music. She even offered raw audio files to help create content.

The Canadian musician also said she would "split 50% royalties on any successful AI-generated song that uses my voice."

"Same deal as I would with any artist I collab with. Feel free to use my voice without penalty. I have no label and no legal bindings,"

Grimes assured creators wouldn't be pursued by the legal system and forced to pull down their content. As an independent artist, Grimes said anyone can use her voice without penalty. "I have no label and no legal bindings," she noted.

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Generative AI platforms aren't just answering questions or drawing art based on inputs from users. Several open-source models and tools have made it really easy to realistically synthesize a human voice using deep learning models. Technologies can clone a person's voice by analyzing recordings that are a few seconds long.

Multiple record labels and musicians, as well as the legal systems around the world, are still not sure how to react, but several aren't exactly embracing the trend. AI-generated content is not exactly a copyright or trademark violation. However, an artist's voice is being used, often without permission, and could even be used for offensive content or nefarious purposes.

Presumably aware of the potential pitfalls and risks, Grimes attempted to address the issue in a tweet, saying they "may do copyright takedowns ONLY for rly rly toxic lyrics w grimes voice."

Grimes has requested content creators to be respectful but has indicated that she won't hesitate to take legal action in taking down content that may be deemed inappropriate.