The fight against artificial intelligence and unauthorized digital replication continues as musicians face growing concerns over copyright protection.
Canadian singer Céline Dion recently took to social media to alert fans about AI-generated music mimicking her voice. Her representatives issued a statement on Instagram, warning that “unsanctioned, AI-generated music purporting to contain Celine Dion’s musical performances, and name and likeness, is currently circulating online and across various Digital Service Providers.” They emphasized that these recordings are fake and not part of her official discography.
Numerous AI-generated tracks have surfaced on YouTube, including a cover of the gospel song Heal Me Lord, which has amassed over a million views. Other fraudulent AI duets featuring Dion’s simulated voice include I Will Always Love You with Whitney Houston and See You Again with Charlie Puth. Fans have expressed outrage, with comments like “This AI crap is getting out of hand. There need to be laws around this.”
The global creative industry continues to grapple with AI’s legal and ethical implications, as models trained on popular works generate new content without compensating original creators. Dr. Charlie Wall-Andrews, a creative industries professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, stressed that “artists should have the right to opt in or out of having their works used and obtain fair compensation when their vocal or visual identity is employed in AI-generated works.”
Dion joins fellow Canadian artists such as The Weeknd, Alanis Morissette, and Shawn Mendes in fighting against unauthorized AI-generated covers. Viral deepfake songs mimicking Drake and The Weeknd were previously removed from streaming platforms, while a fabricated Justin Bieber collaboration with Bad Bunny and Daddy Yankee also surfaced.
The Artist Rights Alliance and over 200 musicians, including Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, and Stevie Wonder, have demanded AI protections, calling the practice an “assault on human creativity.” Additionally, more than 1,000 artists released a silent album protesting UK AI laws, fearing creative control erosion.
While AI disrupts the music industry, some artists, like Drake, have experimented with it. However, ethical concerns persist, as seen when Tupac Shakur’s estate opposed an AI-generated feature in a Drake track, leading to its removal.
Wall-Andrews advocates for a responsible AI framework that ensures transparency, consent, and fair compensation, stating, “With proper oversight and clear ethical guidelines, AI can serve as a powerful tool for collaboration and innovation without diminishing the value of music.”
Source: Swifteradio.com
