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Shibani Kashyap on AI in Music: Use It as an Assistant, Not a Threat

Singer Shibani Kashyap believes AI should not be seen as a threat but as an assistant in the music industry. She argues that AI-created voices lack the soul of a living person and can be easily distinguished. Sufi singer Mujtaba Aziz Naza echoes this sentiment, stating AI cannot replicate the emotional depth of human creativity. Both artists emphasize that musicians should retain rights if their voices are cloned by AI.

Key Points: Shibani Kashyap: AI Should Be an Assistant, Not a Threat

  • Shibani Kashyap says AI cannot replace human emotion in music
  • She advises using AI as an assistant, not a threat
  • Sufi singer Mujtaba Aziz Naza agrees AI lacks soul
  • Both stress artists should retain rights over their cloned voices
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Shibani Kashyap on if AI influence in music should be seen as a threat: Use it as an assistant

Singer Shibani Kashyap says AI can't replace human emotion in music, urging artists to use it as a support system. Sufi singer Mujtaba Aziz Naza agrees.

"So I don't think we should take it as a threat. At the end of the day you might listen to an AI created voice once or twice, but it is not a living person that is just a voice which has been created out of AI, and one can easily make out the difference. - Shibani Kashyap"

Mumbai, May 01

Singer Shibani Kashyap shared her views on the growing influence of AI in the music industry during an exclusive interaction with.

When asked if AI should be seen as a threat, Shibani said that AI can never replace humans, as, in the end, one is always able to make out the difference between AI and the real thing.

Shibani told IANS, "So I don't think we should take it as a threat. At the end of the day you might listen to an AI created voice once or twice, but it is not a living person that is just a voice which has been created out of AI, and one can easily make out the difference."

She further stressed that, instead of seeing AI as a threat, one should use it as an assistant.

"But yes, AI can be a very good support system. It can be a very good assistant. Use it as an assistant. This is exactly what we even discussed during the AI impact summit - that we should use AI for our own benefit, not that we let it take over and become a threat to us," she went on to add.

Sharing a similar sentiment, earlier, Sufi singer Mujtaba Aziz Naza also opened up about the rising influence of AI in the music industry.

He told IANS, "AI is helpful in many ways, but it cannot replicate the soul of music. Music is deeply emotional and spiritual. AI operates within limitations, while human creativity is boundless. There are certain feelings and inspirations that only a human mind can create."

Shedding light on the growing concern regarding AI cloning artists' voices and who should hold the rights in case of a conflict, the singer stated that if someone's voice is being used, they should definitely have the rights.

"It's only fair. This is something the industry needs to address seriously", concluded Mujtaba.

- IANS

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James A
I appreciate the optimistic view, but isn't this a bit naive? Major labels in the West are already using AI to clone popular voices. Once the technology matures, who's to say producers won't prefer a cheap AI-generated track over paying a human artist? The copyright issue needs urgent attention - if someone's voice is used without consent, that's a violation. Shibani's "assistant" framing is nice, but we need strong regulations first.
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Priya S
As a classical singer trained in Hindustani music, I completely agree with Shibani. AI can't replicate the *alaap* or the *meend* (slides between notes) that comes from years of practice and emotion. But I do use AI tools for transcribing notations and generating practice tracks - it's a great assistant! The key is to use it wisely. Mujtaba ji's comment about music being spiritual is so true 🙏
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Michael C
While I agree that AI can't replace true artistry, I think the threat is more about the business side. Imagine a struggling singer in Mumbai: they could spend months perfecting a song, while a producer could ask AI to generate 100 variations overnight. The democratization of music creation could actually hurt professional musicians unless we have proper policies in place. Shibani's point about using AI as an assistant is valid, but we need to protect livelihoods too.
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Siddharth J
I think Shibani is missing the bigger picture. AI might not replace humans today, but what about tomorrow? Remember when people said computers would never beat humans at chess? Now look at AI in movies, art, even writing. The concern about voice cloning is real - the industry needs to act fast. I agree with using AI as a tool, but calling it "not a threat" seems premature. The music industry should learn from what happened to visual artists when AI art exploded.

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