- Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” album stands against AI in music.
- It emphasizes her connection to real instruments and purity.
- The album also addresses the appropriation of Black musicians’ work.
Queen Bey’s jukebox jams
Beyoncé’s latest album, “Cowboy Carter,” not only showcases her musical prowess but also serves as a powerful statement against the growing presence of AI in the music industry.
The artist herself describes the album as “the best music [she’s] ever made,” emphasizing her connection to purity and real instruments in an era of artificial intelligence and digital filters.
No consent, no credit
Beyoncé’s stance on AI highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the use of copyrighted works without consent in training AI models.
Many AI companies utilize vast datasets containing artists’ work, often without permission or compensation, raising concerns about the potential impact on musicians’ livelihoods and the industry as a whole.
“Cowboy Carter” itself addresses the theft and appropriation of Black musicians’ work in the formation of country music, drawing parallels to the current AI debate.
Beyoncé’s message is clear: artists deserve recognition and control over their creations, whether it’s in the realm of traditional music or the emerging landscape of AI-generated content.
