Queen Guitarist's Worries About the Use of AI in Music
In a new interview with Guitar Player magazine, Queen's Brian May discusses the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) in music creation.
"My main concern at the moment is on the artistic front. I think at this time next year, the landscape will be very different. We won't know which direction it will take," the guitarist reveals.
"We won't know what has been created by AI and what has been created by humans. It's going to be very blurry and confusing, and I think we might look back at 2023 as the last year when humans really dominated the music world." he continues.
"I think this could be a serious thing, and it doesn't make me happy. It makes me feel worried, and I'm prepared to feel sad about it."
"I think a lot of great things are going to come from AI, because it will increase the power of humans to solve problems," he continued.
"But the potential for AI to cause evil is obviously huge - not just in music, because no one dies in music, but people could die if AI gets involved in politics and world domination in different countries."
"I think the whole thing is very scary. It's much more far-reaching than anyone realizes - well, certainly than I realize."
Brian is not the only rock musician to express concern and excitement regarding the potential risks, challenges, and benefits associated with the widespread application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
During a recent appearance on the "Piers Morgan Uncensored" program, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked about his views on artificial intelligence, specifically in the music business.
"Besides the music business, I'm concerned about the lack of legislation. When you enter a new planet, let's say you're going to land on a new [planet], obviously there are opportunities there, there are minerals and things - all kinds of opportunities. Without rules... It's like playing sports without rules. Who's going to do what? You need some rules that are good and beneficial for humanity, women, transgender, all kinds of things. Okay, does that include everyone?" Gene replied.
"The problem with AI is not that... AI is here, like it or not. So, let's look at it intelligently and pass a law. AI makes a song using my voice, or what sounds like my voice, with a new song, and it sounds like me, and it sounds like it. So when you buy it, who owns the copyright and the publishing if the AI did that? So is it me because it sounds like me? You can swear it's me. So this is uncharted [territory]," he continued.
When asked if he cared if the AI used his voice to create new songs, Gene said: "We can make a deal."
When asked if he cared if the AI used his voice to create new songs, Gene said: \"We can make a deal.\"
