AI music is beginning to hit the mainstream, but how does the technology even work, and are there any copyright protections?
You don’t have to look hard to find AI in today’s society, but even if you don’t look for it, AI could still find you. On social networks, AI video and imagery is everywhere, as AI slop takes over… and the same could true on music services, too.
Over in the world of streaming, music based on the works of others is becoming the norm, as music generators trained on the world of artists becomes commonplace, to the tune of millions of new pieces of AI music per month.
How does this work, how are services combatting it, and what can artists do?
On ABC Nightlife for July 18, 2026, Pickr’s Leigh Stark joins Libbi Gorr for a breakdown of all things AI music, answering questions to the soundtrack of AI music you might have been curious about for some time, and that is likely only going to get bigger and more complex.
Tune into the July 18 programme to hear the segment, kicking off from just after the 26 minute mark.
