The discussion regarding the use of AI in the music field has flared up again in recent days, following the publication of “Heart on my sleeve”, a song generated by algorithms by simulating the voices of Drake and The Weeknd. Grimes, a Canadian singer born in 1988 also known for projects related to NFTs, now intervenes on the matter, launching a proposal: anyone can use his voice and feed it to an artificial intelligence, without fearing any legal repercussions, indeed, with the prospect to generate shared income.

AI, music and copyright: Grimes‘ vision

In fact, the artist authorizes the use of educated deepfakes to reproduce her vocal timbre, provided that any proceeds from sales, reproductions and streaming are divided in half with her. To check if someone will accept the invitation and with what results. This is her intervention on Twitter in translated form.

I will split 50% royalties to any AI-generated hit song using my voice. It’s the same deal I would make with any artist I collaborate with. Feel free to use my item without any risk. I have no labels or legal constraints.

I’ll split 50% royalties on any successful AI generated song that uses my voice. Same deal as I would with any artist i collab with. Feel free to use my voice without penalty. I have no label and no legal bindings. pic.twitter.com/KIY60B5uqt

— 𝔊𝔯𝔦𝔪𝔢𝔰 (@Grimezsz) April 24, 2023

In a later post, the artist says I think it’s cool to be fused with a machine, I like the idea of making art open source and eliminating copyright. A vision in complete disagreement with that, for example, of the major Universal Music Group which has already taken action precisely with the aim of countering this type of initiative.

Born Claire Elise Boucher, the singer and musician has in the past dedicated the song Player of Games to Elon Musk, ex partner (according to the latest updates) and father of her two children, X Æ A X-II and Exa Dark Sideræl .