Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a prominent topic in recent months, particularly due to Hollywood’s SAG-AFTRA strike. This type of intelligence has experienced significant expansion, not only within computer systems but also in our day-to-day lives.
In the past, artificial intelligence was confined to the realm of science fiction, mostly found in literature and cinematography; seen as a distant and even utopian concept. However, in our current reality, we are progressively moving closer (and quite fast) to those once-distant narratives.
AI has already become an integral part of our lives, residing not so secretly in our phones, speakers, or computers through virtual assistants like Siri or Alexa. It manifests in our social media through numerous filters and has now even found its way into movies and music. The advancement of AI has reached a point where even The Grammys are permitting its involvement –which, to be honest, sounds a bit crazy.
Of course, some artists are against this type of intelligence, but there are others who are venturing into it, like the renowned Paul McCartney, who stated that he uses AI to isolate John Lennon’s voice and thereby produce a final song by The Beatles.
However, thanks to AI, we now have the opportunity to experience collaborations that would have been unimaginable in the past. We can listen not only to deceased artists covering contemporary musicians but also witness entirely new compositions, such as Frank Sinatra presenting his «unique version» of Dua Lipa’s «Levitating.» But, it’s not just the voice that makes an impact; the music also plays a crucial role.