Generative AI music tools like Suno reach stunning capability

Generative AI music platforms such as Suno, Ace Studio, and Fadr can generate songs from text prompts in under a minute, with high-quality results in Indian languages including Kannada. Suno, developed by a four-member team in Massachusetts and now in version 5.5, can also clone a voice from just 10 seconds of audio.

The technology has alarmed professional musicians, who fear it may render their skills obsolete. Deccan Herald reports that while music experts can distinguish AI from human recordings, lay listeners may not. The platforms face legal action: Universal Music Group and Sony Music have sued Suno for copyright infringement. Suno is responding by seeking licensing deals. The article notes that live, improvisational music may gain new audiences as the industry adapts.