Observed Signal · Jul 8, 2024 · Technical Release · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Creator Makes Song and Music Video Entirely with AI
A creator known as Arata Fukoe produced a complete song with lyrics and a music video entirely via generative AI tools. He combined ChatGPT, Suno AI, Dream Machine, Gen-3 Alpha, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Photoshop and After Effects to deliver an AI-driven content piece that he posted as an unofficial video across Threads, X, and Instagram. The article highlights the wide range of AI tools now accessible for holistic content creation, including video visuals and audio production. It also notes a brand example where Toys“R“Us ran a campaign using OpenAI’s Sora for brand storytelling. While celebrating the potential of AI to reduce production resources, the piece discusses risks around training data provenance, intellectual property rights, and brand-safety concerns, emphasizing the need for transparency as AI-generated content becomes more prevalent.
Demonstrates AI-generated song/video creation and discusses industry risks; moderate industry relevance.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Arata Fukoe created a song with lyrics and a video entirely using AI tools (ChatGPT, Dream Machine, Photoshop, After Effects).
- The video was shared as an unofficial music video on Threads, X, and Instagram.
- Tools cited include ChatGPT, Suno AI, Dream Machine, Gen-3 Alpha, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Photoshop, and After Effects.
- Toys“R“Us launched a first campaign using OpenAI's Sora for brand storytelling.
- The article discusses risks of AI content creation, including training data provenance and IP rights, plus brand-safety and ad ecosystem considerations.
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