AI technology writes music: Is human creativity still expensive?

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), musicians and artists face the risk of gradually losing their place in the creative arts. With just a click of a mouse, AI can replace humans in composing and performing songs impressively. So where is the value of musicians and artists reflected in the digital age? Our reporter spoke with musician Le Thanh Trung to hear his perspective.

Reporter:

Composer Le Thanh Trung : Currently, AI technology is developing rapidly, and in the near future, we don't know what level of perfection it will reach. Therefore, it's difficult to define the boundary between composers, performers, and AI. The AI ​​demo is incredibly good, almost unrealistically so. Despite its perfection, I often delete it and don't dare send it to anyone. That's a matter of professional pride. Because no matter how advanced the technology becomes, or how much assistance it provides, I always maintain that humans must remain the primary subject of art.

Musician Le Thanh Trung. Photo: HA THANH

PV:

Composer Le Thanh Trung : In my opinion, the soul and uniqueness of music lie in the human element. A work is not just about melody or technique, but also about how the artist perceives their craft, their experiences, memories, and the core values ​​they carry. Art is formed from thousands of years of human creativity and refinement, so AI cannot yet replicate that emotion and depth. For me, music is a passion, a love, and a place where I pour out all my emotions, not about chasing trends or counting views. Although my product may not be as perfect as AI's, it is mine, the most authentic reflection of my experiences. And that is what creates the uniqueness that technology cannot replace.

PV:

Composer Le Thanh Trung : For me, the issue of copyright in the age of AI is truly complex. When AI is trained on music created by humans, the question arises: How do we distinguish between a product entirely created by AI, a musical product with a certain percentage of machine assistance, and a purely human work? In my opinion, these are matters for scientists and policymakers, and it's difficult for artists like us to give a clear answer. This ambiguity certainly disadvantages "flesh and blood" artists, as their creative efforts may be lost in the vast data that AI uses for learning. But in the current stage, when the boundary between humans and machines is not yet clearly established, it's very difficult to say who is the ultimate owner of a song.

PV:

Composer Le Thanh Trung : Just two years ago, no one thought AI could do what it does now, so no one can be sure how much it will replace the creative role of artists in two, three, or five years. There will come a day when AI will find the solution to what we often talk about: emotion for art. It will soon solve this problem because it is improving every day, every hour. There's nothing wrong with relying on a useful tool to create good products. But whether that dependence is positive or negative is decided by the users and the audience themselves. Or, in other words, by market acceptance. If the audience supports technological products, then all virtual artists will rise to prominence, and nothing can stop them.

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Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/van-hoa/doi-song/cong-nghe-ai-viet-nhac-sang-tao-cua-con-nguoi-con-dat-1018420