Mal Meninga Kuri Sounds the Alarm Bell Over the Threat Posed to Real PNG Music by AI Creators
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- Date Published
- 23 Dec 2025
- Priority Score
- 2
- Australian
- Yes
- Created
- 25 Dec 2025, 09:16 am
Description
AI generated covers of famous songs are proving popular in Papua New Guinea, but Mal Meninga Kuri is warning that the practice could destroy the spirit and authenticity of the PNG music scene.
Summary
The article highlights artist Mal Meninga Kuri's concerns about the impact of AI-generated covers on Papua New Guinea's music industry. Kuri warns that these AI creations compromise the authenticity and financial viability of local artists. The issue sheds light on ethical considerations in AI use, reflecting broader implications for intellectual property rights in digital content creation. This discussion is relevant to global discourse on AI governance, particularly in protecting cultural industries from potentially harmful technological advancements.
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After more than 20 years in the PNG music industry, award winning artiste Mal Meninga Kuri says he is fighting a battle to save the authentic sound and spirit of Papua New Guinea's legendary performers.The threat comes from AI - Artificial Intelligence, and the rising prevalence of computer generated cover versions of songs that offer no financial benefit to their creators whatsoever. In a passionate social media post, Mal described the practice of AI covers as unethical and disrespectful and risks tearing the heart out of the PNG music industry.Now his campaign is gathering momentum, with growing support not just from within the music industry, but from the corridors of power as well. CreditsRichard Ewart, AuthorImage DetailsMal Meninga Kuri, fighting to keep the true spirit of PNG music aliveProgram:More from Pacific BeatPapua New Guinea, Music Industry Appears In Vanuatu's 18-month teacher strike ends with multimillion-dollar dealDuration: 52 minutes 5 seconds52m 4 itemsIn this episode1 of 4PlayingAI generated cover versions robbing PNG musicians of their artistryDuration: 6 minutes 37 seconds6m 2 of 4Documents link international scammers to Palau businessesDuration: 12 minutes 40 seconds12m 3 of 4Vanuatu teachers end 18-month strike after reaching terms with governmentDuration: 5 minutes 26 seconds5m 4 of 4London Broncos fanbase boosted by PNG influxDuration: 11 minutes 1 second11m