Sweden's Official Charts Exclude Hit Song Made with AI
A folk-pop song that topped Sweden's Spotify charts and reached millions of streams globally has been barred from the country's official music rankings due to its AI-generated composition. I Know, You're Not Mine, performed by an artist called Jacub, was excluded from Sverigetopplistan after a music industry trade body discovered that it was created with significant use of artificial intelligence.
The decision was made by IFPI Sweden, which rules that songs "mainly" generated by AI are not eligible for the top list. According to Ludvig Werber, chief executive of IFPI Sweden, this is a deliberate choice to distinguish between authentic and artificially produced music. The organization aims to preserve artistic integrity in the face of emerging technologies.
Jacub's song, which has been streamed over 5 million times globally, features acoustic guitar work and has sparked debate about the boundaries of human creativity and AI-generated content. While the artist claims that Jacub's voice and parts of the music are generated with AI as a tool in their creative process, critics argue that this blurs the line between artistic expression and machine-driven output.
Spotify, where the song has been a massive success, does not currently require artists to label their songs as AI-generated. However, the platform is developing an industry standard for disclosing AI use in music creation with the help of nonprofit organization DDEX. Spotify's stance on this issue remains unclear, but experts argue that mandatory labelling is crucial to protect artists' rights and maintain the value of human creativity.
As concerns about AI-generated content grow, it raises questions about the authenticity of artistic expression and the role of technology in shaping our musical landscape. The case of I Know, You're Not Mine serves as a reminder of the need for transparency and clear guidelines on the use of AI in music creation to ensure that creators' rights are respected and the value of their work is preserved.
A folk-pop song that topped Sweden's Spotify charts and reached millions of streams globally has been barred from the country's official music rankings due to its AI-generated composition. I Know, You're Not Mine, performed by an artist called Jacub, was excluded from Sverigetopplistan after a music industry trade body discovered that it was created with significant use of artificial intelligence.
The decision was made by IFPI Sweden, which rules that songs "mainly" generated by AI are not eligible for the top list. According to Ludvig Werber, chief executive of IFPI Sweden, this is a deliberate choice to distinguish between authentic and artificially produced music. The organization aims to preserve artistic integrity in the face of emerging technologies.
Jacub's song, which has been streamed over 5 million times globally, features acoustic guitar work and has sparked debate about the boundaries of human creativity and AI-generated content. While the artist claims that Jacub's voice and parts of the music are generated with AI as a tool in their creative process, critics argue that this blurs the line between artistic expression and machine-driven output.
Spotify, where the song has been a massive success, does not currently require artists to label their songs as AI-generated. However, the platform is developing an industry standard for disclosing AI use in music creation with the help of nonprofit organization DDEX. Spotify's stance on this issue remains unclear, but experts argue that mandatory labelling is crucial to protect artists' rights and maintain the value of human creativity.
As concerns about AI-generated content grow, it raises questions about the authenticity of artistic expression and the role of technology in shaping our musical landscape. The case of I Know, You're Not Mine serves as a reminder of the need for transparency and clear guidelines on the use of AI in music creation to ensure that creators' rights are respected and the value of their work is preserved.
. if AI can make decent music, why not let artists use it? it's just a tool, right? 
and what's wrong with having AI-generated tracks on official charts? does that really take away from the human element of music? i think it's just another way to stifle innovation and creativity... but hey, if it makes some people uncomfortable, that's a different story 
. maybe they should focus on making guidelines for transparency instead of excluding songs 
And honestly, if Spotify needs an industry standard to disclose AI use in music creation, shouldn't they just make it a thing of habit like disclosing who's funding their algorithm 
anyway, i get where they're coming from but like, isn't it kinda arbitrary to exclude a song just because it used AI? i mean, what's next? excluding songs that were written by people with ADHD or something? 
seriously though, it's wild how much the music industry is trying to cling to traditional notions of art when AI is actually making some pretty cool stuff now 
? like, isn't that kinda the point of AI - to help humans create new stuff? shouldn't we be embracing innovation instead of shying away from it? and btw, what's the diff btwn human-made and ai-generated music anyway? 
... Can't believe Sweden's official charts wouldn't allow a song with some AI help from Jacub. I mean, I'm all for preserving artistic integrity, but come on! 5 million streams and no recognition? That's just crazy 
. And what's the deal with Spotify not requiring artists to label their songs as AI-generated? It's like they're just letting it slide 
i think its cool that spotify is working on labelling thingy but i think the industry should just chill and accept that ai can be a part of music creation 
. like jacubs song is still a hit and ppl are listenin to it regardless if some parts were made by an ai or not 
I mean, what's next? Are we gonna start counting the number of robots that played instruments on it? 
. Like, where do we draw the line?
But on the other hand, Jacub's still putting their heart and soul into that song - their voice, guitar work... those are all super human. 
It feels like we're creating this new ruleset without having a clear definition of what's "mainly" AI-generated. Like, where do we draw the line? 
And Spotify's just kinda chillin' on the whole thing, which is weird. They should probably take a stand or set some guidelines so artists know what to expect. 
But overall, it's all pretty interesting... how do you guys think this whole AI-generated music thing is gonna play out in the long run? 
this is like, so unfair 
and i know you're not mine has been getting so much love on spotify 
what even is the point of having an official chart if not to showcase talented artists like jacub? 
its crazy how fast tech is advancing and how much it's changing the music industry. at the same time, i get why they're trying to preserve artistic integrity 
its a tough one. maybe instead of excluding it from the charts altogether, sweden could start recognizing ai-generated content in some way? like a special category or something 
. I mean, can you really call something "authentic" if a machine did most of the heavy lifting for you? 
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. We need some clear guidelines on AI use in music creation so artists know where they stand and their work is valued 
. Now, let's just hope Spotify gets on board with mandatory labelling 
. Here's a simple diagram to illustrate my point: