Holly Herndon and The Little Mermaid explain why it’s too early to sign your vocals away for AI
thefader.comHolly Herndon is an artist, composer, and computer scientist who has been operating at the intersection of AI and music for years.
That's why it’s a good idea to listen when she has some advice for artists as the music industry changes with AI’s many advancements, as she did yesterday (May 15), cautioning artists against signing away the rights to their vocals for programs that could use them for generative AI programs, at least for the time being..
Herndon explained that the lack of understanding surrounding the new technology makes it ripe for exploitation. She wrote: “Artists, for the time being it is a good idea not to sign any contract regarding usage of your voice in an AI context.” Her warning was accompanied by a clip from the animated film The Little Mermaid showing the mermaid Arielle signing away her voice to the demonic octopus Ursula in exchange for some human legs.
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