William Basinski says the current system is “a mess.” | Image: Getty Images for Prada
"Not ideal." "Completely unacceptable." "Shameless." "Predatory." "Some bullshit." "Total bullshit."
This is how musicians, producers, and others in the industry are describing the relentless spread of AI clones. Of course, AI fakes aren't new, but as the scammers have gotten more brazen, artists are responding with increasing furor.
We got a taste back in 2023 with multiple AI Drake tracks. But, in the last two years, the problem has gotten worse. Everyone from Beyoncé, to experimental composer William Basinski have had fake songs, likely generated by AI, appear to be streaming next to their names. And this week King Gizzard and the Liza …