Google and Universal Music are discussing creating artificial intelligence to reproduce artists' voices

Record label Universal Music Group and Google are in talks to licence artists' voices and melodies for use in content generated by artificial intelligence.

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The companies are considering developing an AI tool that people can use to create music with the voices of popular artists.

Under the terms of the licence agreement, copyright holders will be remunerated for the use of their image. They will also be able to give separate permission for the use of their music.

Google and UMG are in the early stages of negotiations. There are currently no immediate plans to release the tool.

Source: Financial Times