A new study reveals that there are 1.63 million AI-generated covers on YouTube, with K-pop groups accounting for 35% of the most-streamed AI-generated artists.
The financial impact of AI-generated music is estimated to be over $13.5 million in lost revenue for original creators, with Blackpink, Justin Bieber, and Kanye West being among the most affected artists.
AI-generated music has fooled listeners, with 49% of participants unable to differentiate between AI-produced songs and those made by humans.
Legal battles are emerging around the use of unlicensed material to train AI models, raising questions about the future impact of AI on human creativity and the music industry.