Grammys boss rules out awards for 'complete AI' made songs

However, AI-generated tracks can make an entry in the contest

By Web Desk
June 24, 2023
However, AI-generated tracks can make an entry in the contest

AI songs are quickly carving up their space in the music world, leaving artists and awards, especially Grammys, in a quandary.

During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, The Recording Academy President Harvey Mason Jr. explained the prestige award show's stance on AI use.

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"We are going to allow AI music and material and compositions and performances to be submitted, but we will not be awarding a Grammy to AI. I mean, that seems almost like you shouldn't even have to explain it because if you're awarding a Grammy to AI, I would be uncomfortable or even curious to know who we're going to give the Grammy too."

The CEO emphasized for the award qualification; human involvement must be mandatory.

"The human portion that is being considered for a Grammy or for a nomination has to be, they call it more than 'de minimis.' It has to be a meaningful human participation, human contribution for it to be considered."

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