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.