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NEWS & BLOG

The Brave New World of AI Songwriting

8/4/2023

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​AI in Songwriting: Enhancing Creativity or Undermining Human Emotion?

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The world of music is rapidly evolving with the integration of technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have begun to play a significant role in the creative process, and songwriting is no exception. One example of this is ChatGPT, a language model created by OpenAI, which has shown promise in generating lyrics and aiding in songwriting.

To illustrate how ChatGPT works, let's take a look at a verse from a made-up song:

Verse 1:
I see you standing there
Looking at me with those eyes
I know that you're the one
The one that's meant to be mine
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Now, let's see how ChatGPT critiques this verse:

"While the first two lines are simple, they do an effective job of setting up the scene. The third line is where the lyrics become a little cliché, as it's a common theme in love songs. However, the fourth line brings something new to the table by introducing the idea of destiny, which adds an interesting layer to the song."
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As you can see, ChatGPT is able to analyze and provide feedback on the lyrics generated. While AI can be helpful in aiding the creative process, there are also concerns that it may undermine human creativity. AI-generated songs may lack the emotional depth and connection that comes from a human's personal experiences and unique perspective.

The use of AI in songwriting also raises questions about originality and ownership. Who owns the rights to a song that is partially or fully generated by AI? How can we ensure that AI is not simply replicating existing songs or styles, rather than creating something new?

Despite these concerns, it's important to recognize that AI can be a valuable tool in the creative process. AI-generated lyrics and music can inspire and spark new ideas for human songwriters. Ultimately, it's up to the songwriter to use their creativity and personal experiences to craft a unique and compelling song.
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The UK Songwriting contest is an excellent platform for aspiring songwriters to showcase their talent and creativity. By submitting your original songs, you have the opportunity to be recognized and celebrated for your unique perspective and creative vision. While AI may be a helpful tool, there is no substitute for the power of the human mind in the creative process.

Now here is the catch. Everything you just read about AI was written by chat GPT in approximately 5 seconds in response to a short set of prompts typed into a text box by the UKSC. Chat GPT came up with everything autonomously including the lyrics supposedly written by a human which it subsequently goes on to critique. There was no other human input in the writing on this article about AI. We welcome your thoughts and discussion points. Posts will be up on UKSC Insta / Facebook and Twitter for comments. 
1 Comment
Russell Christian
10/5/2023 09:11:35 am

I'm dissapointed in your review of my song and will be having nothing more to do with you.

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