AI is blowing up music. How should the Grammys handle it?

Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, discusses the profound impact of generative AI on the music industry and the challenge of maintaining the prestige of the Grammy Awards. While acknowledging that AI is now 'omnipresent' in music production, the Academy continues to prioritize human creativity by mandating that only human contributions are eligible for awards. Mason emphasizes the difficulty of distinguishing AI-generated content, noting that the organization currently relies on an honor system and human-led screening committees to ensure that human involvement in submissions is more than 'de minimis.' He advocates for federal legislation and transparency to protect artists' rights as the industry navigates a rapidly shifting landscape where AI serves as both a creative tool and a potential threat to human employment and artistry.

(Source：The Verge)