Everyone sees the world of AI technology differently: while some people are enthusiastic about it, others are afraid of change. The music industry has not been untouched by the AI revolution. Ben Gaya, Europe’s first AI musician, has divided public opinion. Imagine a singer with blue eyes, freckles and brown hair – but not a single living cell. He is made up of bits and charms, yet he writes songs that convey emotion.
A music agency in Bremen, Germany, has created this special “musician”, whose songs come not from a human heart but from an algorithm. But how connected will we become to music composed by an artificial intelligence? What if our favourite future performer is no longer a flesh and blood human?
While many people are excited about the new dimensions of technology, others are afraid: will an algorithm ever be able to write songs that really touch you? And if so, what impact will this have on the music industry and artists?
Let’s look to the future together – maybe Ben Gaya is just the beginning.
