Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, says AI has become omnipresent in music production just 18 months after the technology's disruptive potential emerged.
The music industry faces new questions about how to recognize and categorize AI-generated work as the technology becomes embedded in production workflows.
Mason, a legendary producer himself, acknowledged the shift during a recent conversation about the Grammys' approach to artificial intelligence. The Recording Academy must now decide how to handle submissions involving AI tools—whether in composition, production, mixing, or performance—and determine eligibility for awards that have historically recognized human artistry.
The challenge extends beyond awards eligibility. Record labels, artists, and streaming platforms are simultaneously wrestling with copyright issues, compensation models, and the definition of creative contribution when AI assists in music-making.
The Grammy Awards, held annually and watched by millions, carry significant influence in shaping industry standards. The Recording Academy's decisions on AI eligibility could set precedent for how the broader music community classifies and values AI-assisted work going forward.
Dreams of Violets, a 75-minute drama about Iran's anti-government protests, will premiere at Tribeca Film Festival next week as the first AI-generated feature to screen at a major festival. Director Ash Koosha created the film in weeks for $2,000.
Companies are rapidly adopting AI tools, but a new study reveals the technology's productivity benefits remain inconsistent and largely unrealized across industries.
Australia's government will impose strict regulations on automated AI decision-making across federal departments and agencies. The new national plan will extend protections to consumer rights, workplace safety, and privacy.
Rather than eliminating entry-level positions, professional services firms are redesigning hiring, training, and workplace culture to adapt to AI capabilities. Leading companies are restructuring how junior professionals work alongside artificial intelligence.