Technology

Is it ethical to use AI to finish books or music from dead artists?

For

It continues their legacy and gives joy to fans.

Against

It may produce works they would never agree to.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • I guess it’s fine if you’re just doing it out of appreciation for that artist.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • When they used AI to extract John's vocals from the demo tape, they were better able to merge his voice with the two surviving members
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • It’s another to steal the voice of a dead man and manipulate it for profit, without consent from the artist or his estate.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • Risk of Misrepresentation: Digital portrayals can misalign with the individual's values or artistic intent, damaging their reputation.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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