The American singer SZA has condemned the artificial intelligence music industry after discovering that a platform has utilised 238 of her songs, including unreleased tracks, to train its software. Expressing her anger on Instagram, the artist highlighted the systematic exploitation faced by Black creators, with the revelation sparking widespread discussion across the entertainment sector regarding the unauthorised scraping of intellectual property.
In an interview with i-D magazine, SZA outlined her concerns regarding the rapid expansion of automated music tools, noting that these technological advancements threaten contemporary artists who lack adequate legal frameworks. The singer described the current industry environment as an active conflict against human creativity.
