Ice Cube has made it clear that when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), he is not one of the artists to mess with . During an interview on the Full Send podcast, the legendary West Coast rap pioneer discussed the rising trend of persons using artificial intelligence to create songs that integrate an artist’s image or persona without proper consent.Cube stated that he is not afraid to take legal action if someone creates a tune using his picture without his consent.“I don’t wanna hear an AI Drake song,” he said. “Yeah, I don’t wanna hear that bullshit. He should sue whoever made it.”When the conversation shifted to what would happen if he found himself in a similar circumstance, Cube went off.“And I’mma sue the muthaf**ka who made it and the people and the platform who play it,” he said. “It’s like a sample, you know what I mean? Somebody can’t take your original voice and manipulate it without having to pay. I think A.I. is demonic [and] I think A.I. is going to get a backlash from organic people.”
Ice Cube is not the only one who is concerned about the possible dangers of AI in the music industry. Young Guru, a well-known engineer, has also spoken out against the problem, criticizing Timbaland for praising the use of AI to include music from deceased artists.Timbaland has recently expressed appreciation for the possibilities given by AI-generated music, as it opens new chances in the industry.The debate about AI in music continues to raise crucial topics and attract opposing viewpoints from musicians and industry executives.Guru, on the other hand, was not having it, calling the famed producer “corny” for endorsing the technology.“Timbaland, I love you, my brother. You know I do. But this ain’t it,” he said on Instagram. “This is dangerous at a basic level and it’s corny. I will be on the side of the Luddites.”His thoughts are part of a larger discussion within the music industry concerning the ramifications and perils of AI-generated music.
