ElevenLabs launches an AI music generator, which it claims is cleared for commercial use
AI audio unicorn ElevenLabs launched a new AI music generator model cleared for commercial use, expanding beyond its text-to-speech and conversational AI tools. The company shared unsettling samples reflecting styles of iconic rappers, raising concerns about training data. To address copyright issues, ElevenLabs struck deals with indie music publishers Merlin Network and Kobalt Music Group, whose rosters include stars like Adele, Beck and Childish Gambino. Terms of the deals and inclusion of artists’ work remain undisclosed.