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Pink Floyd's AI Video Selection Sparks Controversy

The band's choice for 'The Dark Side of the Moon' anniversary competition raises questions about the future of creativity and technology.

  • Pink Floyd's 50th-anniversary competition for 'The Dark Side of the Moon' album sees an AI-generated video by Damián Gaume winning for the song 'Any Colour You Like'.
  • The decision to award an AI-generated video sparked controversy online, with many expressing disappointment over the choice.
  • The competition attracted over 900 entries, with one winner for each of the album's 10 songs, including hand-crafted and AI-generated submissions.
  • Critics argue that selecting an AI-generated video undermines the efforts of independent animators and the value of human creativity.
  • Despite the backlash, the AI video by Damián Gaume has garnered significant attention and views on social media and YouTube.
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