Whitney Houston could leave the stage over ten years ago, but her unique voice finds a new life thanks to artificial intelligence.
In the striking move, AI AI separation technology by Moises is used to insulate vocals from fully mixed songs, so that they can be paved with the orchestra live during the upcoming concert, reported by Techradar.
This is not the first time AI was used to revive the icon. We saw similar debates about projects such as Hologram Tour after Amy Winehouse, which was detained after the fans pushed the ethics noted by BBC.
The difference here is subtle, but important: Houston's return is not based on the vocals generated by the computer, but rather on cleaning it true Recordings.
This may seem a little less amazing, but the issues of consent and commercialization still remain.
And not only concerts raising the eyebrows. How The Guardian He wrote that AI is becoming a strength in music production itself, from generating undercoat songs to imitating the styles of whole singers.
For some it is a creative kick of gold; For others, a threat to originality and craftsmanship. Where do we draw a border between innovations and exploitation?
Interestingly, this awakening takes place at a broader cultural moment, in which AI Voice Tech develops in industries.
From chat assistants to entertainment, companies are racing to provide synthetic voices that seem indistinguishable from people.
However, as Rolling Stone warned at the beginning of this year, the legal landscape remains far behind.
The risk of improper use – especially without approval of artists or assets – becomes a storm cloud over these dazzling exploits of engineering.
Speaking more personal, I can't resist my tire. Some of me get chills at the thought of hearing Whitney's gliding voice again cut by the orchestra.
The next part wonders if it is more for fans or selling tickets. There is no doubt that there is no doubt, but when technology is introduced to fill in silence, we risk rewriting the limits of what is authentic.
Perhaps the truth is that we are all trying to keep the voices that have defined the era, even if it means bending technology to make it happen.
