Bad Bunny Speaks Out Against AI-Generated Songs Mimicking His Voice

In what stands as a significant moment for the music industry, internationally acclaimed rapper Bad Bunny has expressed his strong disapproval over AI-generated songs that mimic his voice and style. These tracks gained traction on social media, particularly through a song named 'NostalgIA' by Chilean artist Maurico Bustos, also known as FlowGPT, which puns on the term 'artificial intelligence'. This song created using artificial intelligence sparked a wave of parodies and copycats on TikTok. Bad Bunny, known for his distinctive vocal tone and style, called out to his fanbase of 20 million on WhatsApp, stating disdainfully that fans of the 'shitty song' on TikTok are not welcomed on his tour. FlowGPT, meanwhile, responded by articulating respect for Bad Bunny's work and his own ambition to become the best AI artist, even as he continues to experiment with AI to craft music inspired by human artists. However, the use of AI in creating music that closely resembles living artists raises complex legal issues, as there's a lack of clear regulatory frameworks to address copyright and personal rights within the digital space. Bad Bunny's management has not publicly responded to this predicament. Reuters reports that the music and tech communities are closely watching as these events unfold, potentially setting a precedent for future interactions between AI and creative copyrights.