The Academy has recently stated that songs can use AI as a tool, but only human creators can be nominated. Mason emphasized that the Academy is there to support and represent human artists and creators. The song's ineligibility is more due to a technicality than the use of AI itself.
Key takeaways:
- The viral song 'Heart on My Sleeve', featuring artificial-intelligence vocals imitating Drake and the Weeknd, has been submitted for Best Rap Song and Song of the Year Grammys.
- Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. initially said the song was eligible for nomination as it was written by a human.
- However, Mason later clarified that the song is 'not eligible for Grammy consideration' as it doesn't meet the requirement for 'general distribution', the vocals were not legally obtained, and the song is not commercially available.
- The Academy has new rules stating that songs can use AI as a tool, but 'only human creators' can be nominated for awards.