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Voice AI Startup Unveils New Model for Song Lyric Generation
Voice AI startup ElevenLabs is making waves with its latest innovation – a model that transforms prompts into song lyrics. Drawing inspiration from successful strategies employed by industry pioneers like Sam Altman’s OpenAI, ElevenLabs is leveraging social media to invite user-generated ideas and transform them into catchy lyrics through the power of artificial intelligence.
Established by a team of seasoned professionals from tech giants such as Google and Palantir, ElevenLabs specializes in harnessing the potential of machine learning (ML) for voice cloning and synthesis across multiple languages. The company boasts a suite of cutting-edge tools, including one capable of dubbing entire feature films, signaling its ambition to revolutionize the music industry.
Revolutionizing Music Creation Through AI
The implications of ElevenLabs’ new model are vast and diverse. From crafting soothing lullabies for children to crafting captivating jingles for marketing campaigns or crafting dynamic music intros for podcasts, the possibilities appear endless. Could this technology potentially pave the way for the next chart-topping hit? With a surge of AI music startups like Harmonai, Lyrical Labs, Suno AI, and Loudly entering the scene, the landscape of music creation is rapidly evolving.
Moreover, ElevenLabs has introduced a marketplace where users can monetize AI-generated compositions. Through the Voice Library feature, individuals can commercialize their AI-cloned voices while retaining autonomy over distribution and compensation – a novel approach to democratizing the music industry.
Controversies Surrounding AI Music Generation
Despite its innovative potential, AI music generation has sparked debates within the artistic community. Concerns regarding the source materials for training the AI model, particularly copyrighted content, have been raised. There is ambiguity surrounding whether ElevenLabs secured permission from rights holders or if it relies on fair use doctrines for such training data.
Critics argue that AI music generation could jeopardize the livelihood of artists by rendering them redundant. The fear that AI could emulate an artist’s style to the point where new music releases become obsolete is a pressing concern. The potential for AI-generated deepfakes further compounds these anxieties.
While ElevenLabs has refrained from commenting extensively on these issues, the company’s Head of Design, Ammaar Reshi, shared a glimpse of the AI’s capabilities through a three-minute lyrical sample on social media.
Updated as of May 10, 2024 at 7:45 a.m. PST: Amended to state ElevenLabs declined to comment.
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