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More than half of UK adults favor using artificial intelligence (AI) to create new music by deceased musicians, e.g. John Lennon, Elvis Presley and Freddie Mercurythe research found.
Research results come from Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) revealed that 58% of UK adults like the idea of artificial intelligence creating new music from some of the great composers and performers of the past, including michael jackson The most popular choice, followed by Queen frontman Mercury and then Bob Marley.
With thousands of AI-generated tracks appearing on streaming sites every day, and controversy over whether and how artists receive royalties for music used or copied by AI, the RPO surveyed 2,000 UK adults on their views on AI and music.
While most of the recommended musicians come from the world of popular music, many also like the idea of AI creating new material for other genres including orchestral and jazz – Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Louis Armstrong and Glenn Miller have all highlighted this.
However, more than half (56%) of respondents also believe AI may lead to a lack of creative innovation in the music sector, with only one fifth (21%) believing AI will increase innovation.
There are also mixed views on the future of live music, with more than three-quarters (78%) believing that artificial intelligence cannot touch human creativity when it comes to live music performances.
Huw Davies, deputy general manager of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, said: “Technology has been an important tool for musicians for decades. Without it we would not have the era of music recorded on vinyl and CD.”
“Lately, the internet, social media and streaming sites have done a lot to open up music, discover it and enjoy it.
“Early results from our new UK data show that consumers are polarized in their views on the increasing involvement of artificial intelligence in music as a creative art form.
“Some people support it, others don’t like anything that challenges the integrity of human creativity.
“It’s reassuring to see that three quarters of people believe the magic of live music events is unchallengeable to human creativity, although if people lose their jobs due to artificial intelligence in the future, the performing arts may face new challenges in filling concert halls.
“As with all forms of technology, we need to embrace change and innovation, but we also need to consider the possible consequences early on and let these guide us when it comes to the terms of engagement with AI.”
The preliminary findings come from a more detailed report from the RPO, due to be released at the end of January.
The RPO was founded in London in 1946 and performs approximately 200 concerts each year around the world.