Bad Bunny Condemns AI-Generated Track Mimicking his Voice, Urges Fans to Disengage

AI-Generated Track, "NostalgIA" Using Imitated Voices of Pop Stars Sparks Outrage in Music Industry Amid Unclear Copyright Laws

Rapper Bad Bunny has publicly criticized the AI-generated track 'NostalgIA', which uses artificial intelligence to replicate his voice, along with those of Justin Bieber and Daddy Yankee. Bad Bunny expressed his views via his WhatsApp channel, urging fans who appreciate the song to leave his fan group.
The controversy over AI-generated music raises debates around unclear copyright laws. The song 'NostalgIA' was created using AI technology to analyze vast quantities of music and create something new. This method's legality is currently ambiguous, with no clear copyrights laws about AI in the music industry.
Bad Bunny's criticism comes after other artists such as Drake and The Weeknd expressed concern over the use of AI technology to replicate their voices in songs, questioning the lack of clear regulations and consent in such instances.
Despite controversy, some artists and industry experts argue that AI can be a useful tool in music creation. Artists like Paul McCartney and Grimes have utilized AI for music generation ethically, suggesting there can be a medium where artist can benefit from AI.
The issue of AI-generated music paves challenges for music streaming platforms, such as Spotify, which has stated it will not ban AI tracks but draws the line at artists' voices being cloned.