YouTube has introduced an AI feature named Dream Track that can mimic the voices of celebrities such as Demi Lovato and John Legend, enabling users to compose brief songs by specifying lyrics and mood

Voice imitations of performers including Charli XCX and Sia are possible, with Nine artists participating.

Presently, around 100 American creators can use this tool exclusively for YouTube Shorts soundtracks.

YouTube showcased samples using the tool to replicate Charlie Puth and T-Pain, exhibiting recognizable voices but with lower-quality audio.

Lyor Cohen from YouTube mentioned that the tool's aim is to gather feedback and foster artist-audience connections.

YouTube's new policy alerts viewers to AI-made content and allows removal requests for videos impersonating real people.

The advent of AI in the arts has sparked legal concerns, with debates over copyright infringement.

Universal Music has removed AI-simulated tracks of their artists from streaming platforms, stressing copyright laws, although legal clarity is pending.

Despite these issues, Universal's Lucian Grainge supports YouTube's AI endeavors, emphasizing collaboration for a responsible AI ecosystem in the music industry.

Artists involved, like Charli XCX and T-Pain, have cautiously welcomed the AI initiative, underscoring the need for artist participation in shaping AI's future in music.

In addition to voice replication, Google is progressing with other AI music tools, including one that transforms a hummed melody into a full instrumental composition.

Google also plans to watermark AI-generated content for transparency.