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Mick Jagger Open to Original AI-Generated Music: ‘Have Your Own Thoughts’

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In an interview for Billboard published on Thursday, the Rolling Stones frontman was asked for his take on the rise of the controversial technology. "Obviously, I don't want to be imitated by AI, vocally and instrumentally, and the band doesn't. I don't want people just putting stuff out there that can sound exactly like The Rolling Stones - I think that's obviously wrong,". "If someone wants to make music by AI, go ahead. But it has to be original - you have to have your own input and your own thoughts."

Summary

Mick Jagger addresses the ethical implications of generative AI in the creative arts, emphasizing the distinction between intellectual property theft and original creative expression. While expressing strong opposition to unauthorized vocal and instrumental imitation of The Rolling Stones, he acknowledges a viable path for AI tools if they incorporate human intent and conceptual originality. This commentary highlights the ongoing cultural and legal tension in the frontier AI sector regarding training data and the preservation of human-led creative industries, though it does not address existential or catastrophic physical risks. The discussion aligns with broader governance debates on copyright protectability and the rights of public figures in the age of high-fidelity synthetic media.