Called 'Dream Features,' the tool will debut as a small experiment available to a limited number of creators, and will only generate 30-second tracks drawing from a roster of about nine artists.
On one hand, the record label has furiously gone after fanmade songs that voice cloned its artists like Drake, and sued chatbots for repeating its artists' lyrics. On the other, Universal has glibly licensed its music catalog to Google for use in its soon-to-be 'AI Music Incubator,' the followup to Dream Features - a clear sign that creative integrity does not appear to be the bottom line, but monetization.
Addressing the thorny ethics of the technology, YouTube wrote in the announcement: 'Despite the tremendous opportunity AI presents, we also recognize it's a quickly evolving space that presents complex challenges,' adding that it's 'committed to collaborating' with music industry partners.
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