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Grimes emphasizes the importance of human connection and storytelling in music, even as AI-generated music rises. At a recent conference, she and Warner Music's CEO discussed the evolving role of artists and the need for creativity amidst technological advancements.
- Grimes spoke at the Fortune Brainstorm Tech conference, highlighting the need for human storytelling in music despite the rise of AI-generated content.
- She has launched an AI software program called Elf.Tech, allowing users to utilize her vocal likeness with a royalty split.
- AI music generation is growing, with companies like Suno receiving significant funding and exploring therapeutic applications.
- Major record labels have faced challenges with AI, including lawsuits over copyright infringement related to training models on copyrighted songs.
- In 2024, the ELVIS Act was passed in Tennessee, protecting individuals' voices as property rights, and Sony Music warned AI companies against unauthorized use of its content.
- Grimes and Kyncl stressed the importance of storytelling skills for future creators, suggesting that mastery of the written word will be increasingly valuable.
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