JAKARTA - The Rolling Stones vocalist, Mick Jagger, finally spoke up about the massive use of artificial intelligence or artificial intelligence (AI) in the global music industry.
The 82-year-old singer emphasized that he did not mind if creators experimented with AI, provided that the work produced must have elements of originality.
However, Jagger strongly prohibits the use of AI that only aims to imitate the vocal and instrumental characters of his band. He considers the act of replicating the musical identity of other musicians without innovation is a big mistake in the creative world.
"Expontentially, I don't want to be imitated by AI, both vocally and instrumentally, as well as this band," Jagger said in a recent interview with Billboard.
"I don't want people just releasing something that sounds exactly like The Rolling Stones - I think that's obviously wrong," he continued.
The eccentric singer added that true musicians should be reluctant to use technology just to follow the musical style of The Rolling Stones.
According to him, the essence of an artist is to inject personal thoughts and touches into their work, not just relying on algorithms.
"If someone wants to make music with AI, please do. However, the work must be original - you must have your own input and thoughts. If you are a creative person, you will not do that imitation," he said.
In line with Jagger, Stones guitarist Keith Richards also voiced the same view regarding the authenticity of artwork. He assessed that the current music industry actually needs novelty, not just a repetition of existing formulas.
Richards also criticized the limitations of AI which he considered only able to synthesize old things that already existed.
"My point of view is: I'd rather hear something original. Music can develop much better than just trying to copy itself," said the guitarist.
"After all, this is a pretty simple thing - it's not Beethoven or Bach, and I have no doubt that AI can do that, but then why? We need new input. We don't want more copying and synthesis," he added.
The rejection of the exploitation of AI is currently hot among musicians in the world. The global music industry is now actively voicing protection of copyright and intellectual property from the threat of artificial intelligence-based voice cloning.
In the midst of heated discussions about the future of this music industry, The Rolling Stones proved their timeless existence. The British rock band, which was formed in the 1960s, has just launched their 25th studio album, "Foreign Tongues", which can now be enjoyed by music lovers on various digital platforms.
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