- TikTok is testing “AI Song,” letting users create AI-generated songs from text prompts.
- It shows TikTok tapping its text-to-speech tech to push deeper into music.
- However, ethical concerns around AI content remain complex.
TikTok is testing a new experimental feature that uses AI to generate songs based on text prompts entered by users. Dubbed “AI Song,” the feature is currently only available to a small number of testers on the platform.
The Technology
AI Song taps into TikTok’s text-to-speech technology to first create lyrics using the Bloom language model. It then pairs the computer-generated words with instrumental music from TikTok’s catalog to produce short song clips.
Users can choose between musical styles like pop, EDM, and hip-hop to influence the song’s vibe. The feature outlines rules against exploiting minors, spreading misinformation, defamation, harassment, and other prohibited content.
TikTok’s AI-driven music evolution
As an experiment, there is no guarantee AI Song will be widely implemented. But it shows TikTok exploring creative applications of AI as it pushes deeper into music.
Last year, TikTok launched its subscription music streaming service called TikTok Music Overseas. Its owner, ByteDance, released Ripple, an app that helps users create songs by humming melodies. AI Song is positioned just for fun, and it aligns with TikTok’s music growth ambitions.
Other platforms like YouTube implement similar AI songwriting tools, and TikTok is staying competitive in leveraging artificial intelligence for entertainment.
However, the legal and ethical implications of AI-generated media remain complex. TikTok will likely tread carefully before officially releasing innovative but unproven features.
