YouTube has recently launched a test for a new song remixing feature using artificial intelligence. This feature is currently available to a select group of creators in the United States who have been chosen by YouTube to participate in the testing process. The goal of the tool is to allow creators to personalize music tracks easily, making it an attractive option for enhancing short-form video content. We’ll keep you updated on its progress and potential release.
How the AI Remixing Process Works
To create a remix, users first select a song from a list of tracks provided by YouTube’s partner labels. Once a song is selected, the user can choose the “Change track style” option and input a description detailing how they want the track’s style to change. Based on this input, the AI then generates a 30-second remixed fragment, which creators can use in their Shorts videos. This functionality gives creators a flexible way to add unique musical elements to their content, potentially boosting engagement with personalized audio.
YouTube has clarified that each AI-generated remix will be “attributed” to the original song. This means that both the Short and the Shorts audio summary page will indicate the original song source and label the remix as AI-generated. This transparency ensures that viewers know the remix’s origin and acknowledges the original artists and production team involved.
Previous AI-Powered Features and Copyright Protection
YouTube’s latest remixing tool follows the 2023 introduction of Dream Track, a feature also driven by generative AI. With Dream Track, users can create original songs by either providing a text-based description or humming the melody. This tool, available for testing by select creators as of November 2023, uses DeepMind’s Lyrica model to generate music. To address copyright concerns, YouTube has taken measures to compensate artists and copyright holders when AI-based tools use their work, notes NIX Solutions. In August 2023, YouTube announced a partnership with Universal Music Group to create a model ensuring that copyright holders are paid for the use of their work in AI features.
YouTube’s efforts to integrate AI-driven music tools continue to develop, balancing creator flexibility with artist and copyright holder protection.