Renowned Irish musician, Hozier, has expressed his openness to participating in potential strike actions, citing the looming threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI) to the music sector. His statement follows a current strike by Hollywood actors and writers, who are embroiled in a dispute centered around improved contracts and safeguards against the encroachment of AI.
In an interview, Hozier acknowledged his willingness to align with similar industry-wide protests within the music domain. The singer-songwriter ventured into the conversation by questioning whether AI truly aligns with the essence of artistic expression.
The month of July witnessed a historical resurgence of strikes among Hollywood writers and actors, a practice that had been dormant for decades. One of the contentious issues driving this movement was the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers’ proposition to preserve “digital replicas” of performers.
Interestingly, the music fraternity has yet to embrace parallel actions despite AI’s potential to disrupt their realm. This technology’s capacity to compose songs or emulate the styles of established artists has raised pertinent concerns.
As discussions about AI’s ramifications on creative industries unfold, Hozier’s contemplation of potential strike action underscores the mounting apprehensions within the music world regarding the advent of artificial intelligence.
