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Renowned Samoan Singer Denounces AI Generated Music
ABC News
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- Date Published
- 15 June 2024
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- 1
- Australian
- Yes
- Created
- 16 June 2026, 02:00 am
Authors (1)
- Adel FrueanNEW
Description
A renowned Samoan singer and songwriter is concerned about the growing use of Artificial Intelligence to create music and cover classic hits.
Summary
This article highlights the cultural impacts of AI generative music, specifically focusing on copyright concerns and the lack of linguistic nuance in AI-replicated vocal performances. It explores the tension between local artists who view AI as a cost-effective creative tool and traditional musicians who see it as a threat to intellectual property and cultural integrity. While the focus is on creative industries, the discussion touches upon the broader governance need for AI regulation in the Pacific region to protect against unauthorized digital replication.
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A renowned Samoan singer and songwriter is concerned about the growing use of Artificial Intelligence to create music and cover classic hits.After hearing one of his well known songs 'Eleni' covered using AI, Fa'anana Jerome Grey says the lyrics were mispronounced.But some local artists support AI, saying it speeds up the creative process and reduces the costs of recording and editing.CreditsAdel Fruean, AuthorImage Details(Pixabay)Program:More from Pacific BeatPacific, Samoa, Music, AI, Laws Appears In Over 300 gather in Suva for Pacific Peace and Security Dialogue Duration: 47 minutes 47 seconds47m 5itemsIn this episode1 of 5Environmentalists prepare legal challenge against Trump over reopening of sea sanctuariesDuration: 7 minutes 54 seconds7m 2 of 5Chinese research vessels suspected of mapping seafloor for submarine warfareDuration: 4 minutes 46 seconds4m 46s3 of 5First the Micronesian Games, now the Oceania CupDuration: 5 minutes 24 seconds5m 4 of 5Fiji to host inaugural Pacific Islands Dermatology conferenceDuration: 10 minutes 41 seconds10m 5 of 5PlayingRenowned Samoan singer denounces AI generated musicDuration: 4 minutes 9 seconds4m 9s