And the award goes to AI ft. humans: the Grammys outline new rules for AI use
1 year, 6 months ago

And the award goes to AI ft. humans: the Grammys outline new rules for AI use

NPR  

And the award goes to AI ft. humans: the Grammys outline new rules for AI use Enlarge this image toggle caption Don Emmert/AFP via Getty Images Don Emmert/AFP via Getty Images Artificial intelligence has proved it can do a lot of things — from writing a radio script to render text into realistic artwork. The Recording Academy, which is the organization behind the Grammy Awards, outlined new rules ahead of next year's competition, one of which states that only "human creators" are eligible for the music industry's highest honor. "If there's an AI voice singing the song or AI instrumentation, we'll consider it," Harvey Mason Jr., the CEO of the Recording Academy, told Grammy.com. Sponsor Message Mason added that AI will "unequivocally" shape the future of the music industry, and instead of downplaying its significance, the Grammy Awards should confront questions related to AI head on.

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Recording Academy boots Grammy voters. CEO says awards should be decided by ‘relevant music people’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Recording Academy boots Grammy voters. CEO says awards should be decided by ‘relevant music people’

LA Times  

Two-thirds of the professional musicians who will decide the results of next year’s Grammy Awards weren’t members of the Recording Academy as recently as 2018. “What we’re doing is we’re looking at the membership that we have, and we’re comparing that to what’s going on in our music community — who’s making the music, what’s their gender, what’s their age, …

Grammys 2024: From how to watch the music-filled show to who's nominated, here's what to know
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Grammys 2024: From how to watch the music-filled show to who's nominated, here's what to know

Hindustan Times  

LOS ANGELES — The 2024 Grammy Awards are fast approaching — and it is never too early to plan your viewing experience. Burna Boy won the award for best global music album in 2021 for “Twice As Tall”; he also has 10 career nominations. In June, the Recording Academy announced that the Grammys would add three new categories: best pop …

Grammys CEO on new AI guidelines: Music that contains AI-created elements is eligible. ‘Period.’
1 year, 5 months ago

Grammys CEO on new AI guidelines: Music that contains AI-created elements is eligible. ‘Period.’

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Last month, the Recording Academy announced a series of changes to the Grammy Awards to better reflect an evolving music industry. As the music industry continues to come to terms with this new technology, so too will the Grammys, says Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason jr. “Here’s the super easy, headline statement: AI, or music …

Grammy Awards to accept music with AI elements
1 year, 6 months ago

Grammy Awards to accept music with AI elements

The Hindu  

The Recording Academy has unveiled its revised set of rules for the 66th annual Grammy Awards. In the new guidelines, it has allowed role of artificial intelligence in creating music albeit with human authorship. The Academy has clarified that only songs that have a majority of ‘human authorship’ will be considered for the prestigious Grammy award. As per the new …

Grammy Awards allows use of AI in music but there’s a catch
1 year, 6 months ago

Grammy Awards allows use of AI in music but there’s a catch

Live Mint  

Recording Academy, the institution behind the prestigious Grammy Awards, has allowed the use of artificial intelligence for creating songs that can be considered for the award. However, the academy also clarified that Grammy Award recognizes creative excellence and only songs that have a majority of ‘human authorship’ will be considered for the award. The updated rulebook by the academy enumerates …

Grammys: Only 'human creators' eligible to win, recording academy says response to AI
1 year, 6 months ago

Grammys: Only 'human creators' eligible to win, recording academy says response to AI

The Hindu  

The Recording Academy are making several changes to the Grammy Awards, including a rule that stipulates “only human creators” can win the music industry’s highest honor in a decision aimed at the use of artificial intelligence in popular music. At the time, he described AI as "kind of scary but exciting,” adding: “We will just have to see where that …

Grammys: Only ‘human creators’ eligible to win, recording academy says response to AI
1 year, 6 months ago

Grammys: Only ‘human creators’ eligible to win, recording academy says response to AI

The Independent  

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Grammys: Only ‘human creators’ eligible to win, recording academy says response to AI
1 year, 6 months ago

Grammys: Only ‘human creators’ eligible to win, recording academy says response to AI

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Recording Academy are making several changes to the Grammy Awards, including a rule that stipulates “only human creators” can win the music industry’s highest honor in a decision aimed at the use of artificial intelligence in popular music. The rule was set following the semiannual academy’s board of trustees meeting last month, where it was determined …

As Beyoncé vs. Adele showdown looms, 2023 Grammys could be most star-studded, and fraught, in memory
2 years, 2 months ago

As Beyoncé vs. Adele showdown looms, 2023 Grammys could be most star-studded, and fraught, in memory

LA Times  

The nominations for next year’s Grammy Awards are likely to include a number of historic firsts. You remember what ended up happening back then: After Adele’s “Hello” took the record and song awards over Beyoncé’s “Formation,” the English singer completed her sweep with an album of the year win for “25” — then used her tearful acceptance speech to proclaim …

Grammys add new categories, including best video game soundtrack
2 years, 6 months ago

Grammys add new categories, including best video game soundtrack

Live Mint  

The Grammys are adding a special song for social change award and five new categories including songwriter of the year, giving the Recording Academy an avenue to honor music’s best composer. The academy announced on Thursday that the new non-classical songwriter category will recognize one individual who was the “most prolific” non-performing and non-producing songwriter for a body of new …

Grammys add new categories, including songwriter of the year
2 years, 6 months ago

Grammys add new categories, including songwriter of the year

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Grammys are adding a special song for social change award and five new categories including songwriter of the year, giving the Recording Academy an avenue to honor music’s best composer. The academy announced Thursday that the new non-classical songwriter category will recognize one individual who was the “most prolific” non-performing and non-producing songwriter for a body …

Grammys to add songwriter of the year category for 2023
2 years, 6 months ago

Grammys to add songwriter of the year category for 2023

LA Times  

Songwriters are getting their moment in the sun. Mason described the songwriter of the year prize as part of the academy’s larger effort to “wrap our arms around more creators and more excitement around music.” The songwriting award was one of several new Grammys the academy introduced Thursday, along with prizes for alternative music performance and Americana performance — those …

Youth is wasted on the Grammys: Why the Recording Academy awards young artists only when they act old
2 years, 8 months ago

Youth is wasted on the Grammys: Why the Recording Academy awards young artists only when they act old

Firstpost  

At the Grammys, maturity is rewarded, and often demanded, putting it at direct odds with a music business that continues to valourise youth. She was a jolt of uncut youth, performing ‘Drivers License’ with a light eau de grunge, and then later thanking her parents when accepting the award for best pop vocal album for Sour. But that was something …

Grammy Awards 2022: Music ceremony moved to Las Vegas in April
2 years, 11 months ago

Grammy Awards 2022: Music ceremony moved to Las Vegas in April

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Recording Academy has announced …

Grammys CEO on a mission to regain music community’s trust
3 years, 1 month ago

Grammys CEO on a mission to regain music community’s trust

Associated Press  

BURBANK, Calif. — When Harvey Mason jr. took the helm at the Recording Academy, the Grammy-nominated producer knew there would be an uphill climb. After taking over, Mason soon faced Grammy backlash from The Weeknd who angrily slammed the awards, calling them “corrupt” after the pop star received zero nominations despite having last year’s biggest single, “Blinding Lights.” The singer …

Grammy Awards amid COVID-19: A peek into masks, testing and a subdued celebration of music
3 years, 9 months ago

Grammy Awards amid COVID-19: A peek into masks, testing and a subdued celebration of music

Firstpost  

Built around performances, full of singing and shouting, and with the biggest crowd of any awards show, the Grammys seem uniquely wrong for a world still in the coronavirus pandemic. For nearly all of my years as an AP video journalist doing interviews on the party-like red carpet at the Grammys, they have been held at Staples Center, a place …

If you want to understand this year’s Grammy nominations, just look at the Recording Academy
4 years ago

If you want to understand this year’s Grammy nominations, just look at the Recording Academy

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the last two years, the Academy has chafed …

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