Madonna Questions AI’s Role in Music and Creativity

Madonna slams use of AI in music

Madonna thinks AI in music is the opposite of making art and thinks musicians are pressured too much into concentrating on their online presence ahead of their creativity.

How AI is reshaping Sierra Leone's music industry

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping Sierra Leone's music industry, offering artists new creative tools while raising difficult questions about originality, ownership and copyright.

Madonna Says Using AI Is the ‘Opposite of Making Art’

Madonna recently slammed artificial intelligence in a new interview with Vogue Italia, telling the outlet that relying on AI is the “opposite of making art.” “Once you were around painters and musicians and dancers and artists in one place and working from a very pure place for each other. I value that experience a lot,” []

Are San Antonio musicians’ songs being used to train generative AI models?

Work by some of San Antonio’s best-known musicians has been found in datasets being used to train generative AI models to create music, according to an online database offered by The Atlantic magazine. The Atlantic uncovered four large datasets used for AI development — one with 12 million tracks, one with 9 million and two [] The post Are San Antonio musicians’ songs being used to train generative AI models? appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Jeff Bridges on AI Songwriting: “Everyone” in Nashville is Doing This

As artificial intelligence continues to make headlines and spark heated debate, actor and musician Jeff Bridges suggests that AI songwriting is already commonplace in the music industry. The post Jeff Bridges on AI Songwriting: “Everyone” in Nashville is Doing This appeared first on That Park Place.

Is AI Helping or Hurting Black Music? SZA, Flo Milli, and More Speak to The Root

From music veterans like Jimmy Jam and newer acts like Flo Milli, Black artists weigh in on the AI usage in the industry and their responses are telling!

तस्बिरमा ‘समवेत’ शीर्षकको कला प्रदर्शनी

काठमाडौँ। प्रदर्शनीमा मास्टर्स इन फाइन आर्ट (एमएफए) का २० कलाकारका मौलिक कलाकृति प्रस्तुत गरिएका छन्। प्रदर्शनीमा चित्रकला, मूर्तिकला, प्रिन्टमेकिङ, भिडियो आर्ट, इन्स्टलेसन तथा पर्फर्मेन्स (न्यु मिडिया कला) लगायत विभिन्न विधाका सिर्जना समावेश छन्। ‘समवेत’ शीर्षकले विविध सोच, फरक पृष्ठभूमि र कलात्मक दृष्टिकोण भएका कलाकारहरू एउटै साझा मञ्चमा भेला भई आफ्ना सिर्जनामार्फत संवाद गर्ने अवधारणालाई प्रतिनिधित्व []

Music Coalition Pushes For AI Labels on Streaming Services

Fans want to know whether and how generative AI has been used in the music to which they listen, the CEOs of the RIAA and IFPI said in a joint statement on Friday.

“Technology and the Common Good” – Christian Sarkar and Philip Kotler

In an age of accelerating innovation, the question of whether technology serves the Common Good is more urgent than ever. From the disintermediation of music to the democratization of 3D printing and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the fundamental struggle is the same: Who controls the value generated by technology — and who benefits []

The Timeless Talent of Sienna Spiro

The 20-year-old phenom talks giving songs what they need, turning sadness into art, and loving Frank Sinatra.

Madonna Issues Explosive Take on AI

Sorry, AI artists. The post Madonna Issues Explosive Take on AI appeared first on Futurism.

Bergelar peragawati, orang fikir jalan seni pasti mudah

Di sebalik senyuman dan keyakinan yang sering dipamerkan di hadapan kamera oleh pelakon dan peragawati, Nia Atasha, siapa sangka wanita berusia 29 tahun ini pernah berada di titik paling rendah dalam perjalanan seninya dengan mengakui hatinya terdetik untuk melupakan terus impian sebagai pelakon. Menurut Nia, dia pernah merasakan dirinya sudah terlalu lama menunggu peluang yang ... Read more The post Bergelar peragawati, orang fikir jalan seni pasti mudah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

SZA Slams Suno for Using Her Music To Train Its AI Models: ‘Nothing You Could Ever Say to Me To Make This Okay’

As much as there have been people openly vouching for this use of AI in music, others aren’t having it. The Atlantic published an open database where people can check which artists and songs have been used to train Suno and Udio AI models. This has impacted almost every working musician, from massive superstars to []

General : Use AI As Capacity Multiplier, Not Cost Cutting Tool  - Sim

PETALING JAYA, July 11 (Bernama) -- Businesses should harness artificial intelligence (AI) as a capacity multiplier while continuing to invest in human talent, instead of treating the technology solely as a cost-cutting tool, Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Steven Sim said.

Nordic artists and musicians call out against AI use of their music

Nordic artists and musicians call out against AI use of their music

Your next song could soon carry an AI warning label, and the music industry is all for it

The music industry wants Spotify and Apple Music to label AI-generated songs, giving listeners greater transparency as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly common in music production.

Women in electronic music face long-term career hurdles, panelists say

Sustainability remains a major challenge for women seeking long-term careers in electronic music, speakers said during a panel discussion Monday as part of Fete de la Musique+, a monthlong event hosted by the French Embassy. Moderated by French musician Oriane Dessaux, the discussion examined the role of women in contemporary culture and the obstacles they face in sustaining music careers. Panelists included artists Oh Sung-eun, known as S.Telecom, and Haihm; Alexis Leger, founder of Posture Clu

Tidal's new AI music policy: No royalties for unlabeled tracks

Tidal is implementing new rules for AI-generated music, requiring artists to label tracks created wholly or substantially by AI. These tracks will not be eligible for royalties and the platform will block or remove exploitative AI music, effective July 15th. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

How do you keep your art fresh? Talking to artists at Freshpaint Art Fair - interview

In an era of growing use of AI, including in art, I sought out artists who still work with their hands, paint, and sculpt, but manage to keep their art fresh.

Orchestration layer is new battleground for AI talent

Orchestration layer is new battleground for AI talent

Clive Davis, Grammy-winning music mogul and Arista Records founder, dies at 94

Industry icon helped launch the careers of such artists as Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys and Kelly Clarkson

Austin Tech Execs Tout How AI Can Streamline CRE Development

Tech executives are calling on Austin real estate developers to embrace artificial intelligence so they can keep up with an industry that is rapidly adopting the new technology. “The question is no longer whether to invest in AI. The question is where...

Wondering Who Rosalía’s Girlfriend Is? Let’s Review Her Dating History

When you’re a musical genius and you look like this? Your options are unlimited.

Majority in Netherlands want labels for AI-generated music

A growing share of people in the Netherlands want music made with artificial intelligence clearly labeled on streaming platforms, while broader survey results also show rising preference for human-

Experts Debate the Future of Creativity in the Age of AI

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to rapidly reshape creative industries worldwide, Ethiopian stakeholders have begun taking proactive steps to understand how this technological transformation intersects with the nation’s rich cultural and artistic heritage. The significance of this issue was highlighted on July 2,2026 , when the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences hosted a high-level panel discussion []

Tingyu Su on why AI startups should treat the founding designer as a strategic hire from the start of company building

Artificial intelligence has dramatically accelerated software development, making it easier than ever to transform ideas into working products. According to Stanford’s recent report, AI performance on a key coding benchmark jumped from 60 to nearly 100 in a single year, while organizational AI adoption reached 88. As AI capabilities continue to expand, Tingyu Su believes the challenge is no [] This story continues at The Next Web

You Might Be Surprised By The Real Impacts Of Listening To Music

Researchers may have uncovered why music feels so emotionally powerful.

Leon Thomas: 'R&B is home for me'

Leon Thomas explains the impact R&B music has had on his life and artistry. He was honored with the ASCAP Vanguard Award. #LeonThomas #ASCAP

Artificial intelligence economy and who really benefits from AI

Artificial intelligence economy and who really benefits from AI

AI firms should pay artists for their work, culture advisers say

Companies that use artists’ work to train AI models should pay for it, the Dutch Council for Culture has said...

‘I had to prioritise the kids’: Muse’s Matt Bellamy on splitting with his wife

As the band release their 10th album, its frontman talks about the human need for a higher power from AI to aliens and how personal turmoil inspired a new creative streak

Musicians and Actors Amplify Palestinian Voices

From Hollywood to global stages, performers demand accountability and self-determination. Artistic expression has long served as a tool for social critique and political mobilization. Today, cultural workers, actors, musicians, and filmmakers are using their platforms more openly to defend human rights and draw attention to humanitarian crises, especially in Palestine and Lebanon. RELATED:Oscar Speeches Challenge []

Madonna's Best Fashion Moments of All Time

For a lesson on how to express yourself, look no further than the music icon's fashion evolution

India’s AI playbook: From talent incubator to AI leader

India’s AI talent ecosystem is rapidly growing but faces structural gaps. The post India’s AI playbook: From talent incubator to AI leader appeared first on Atlantic Council.

5 Ways The Bliss Group Uses AI to Enhance Marketing Intelligence and Outcomes

Artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining the future for marketing and communications, transforming how brands connect with audiences in a data-rich environment. The smartest [] The post 5 Ways The Bliss Group Uses AI to Enhance Marketing Intelligence and Outcomes appeared first on Bliss.

The Rise of the AI Agent: Transforming Autonomous Workflows

Artificial intelligence has evolved rapidly from simple conversational interfaces to proactive problem-solvers known as AI agents. As organizations look to scale their operations and automate complex processes, understanding the shift from traditional chatbots to autonomous AI agents is critical. These advanced systems are not just answering questions; they are executing multi-step tasks across various platforms, []

Music mogul Clive Davis dies aged 94

In a statement, the Davis family said he had “championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations”.

The New Media Playbook: Ireland’s marketers cut through the AI noise

Marketing leaders discuss ROI, relevance and the reality of AI adoption Photo of panel discussion at The New Media Playbook event hosted by Buymedia and Deloitte Digital in Dublin. From left: Peter McPartlin (MC), Lynda Vance (Stena Line), Stephen Williams (Windward Management), Laura Plunkett (CeADAR Ireland) and Graham Kinsella (Deloitte Digital). More than 50 senior []

Anthropic’s Claude Tag is learning your company, one Slack message at a time

Anthropic’s new Claude Tag brings an always-on AI teammate to Slack. But beyond productivity, the feature is a strategic play to capture organizational context, institutional knowledge, and enterprise workflows.

Shravan Gupta, MGF Group, and the Expanding AI Market: Opportunities in India and Beyond

By Roxana Mathew. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept. It is rapidly becoming a key driver of economic growth, business efficiency, and urban transformation across the world. From real estate and infrastructure to finance, healthcare, and retail, AI is reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace. As India emerges as one of the fastest-growing digital economies, business leaders and organizations are increasingly exploring how AI can create smarter, more sustainable, and customer-centric ecosystems. Among the business groups that have historically embraced innovation and large-scale development is MGF Group, led by Shravan Gupta. The group has been associated with