The platform has previously faced controversy over AI-generated music, with a track featuring AI versions of Drake and the Weeknd going viral before being removed over copyright claims. TikTok has also introduced rules requiring users to label content made by AI. The new feature is not yet widely available and could be renamed.
Key takeaways:
- TikTok is testing a new feature called 'AI Song' that allows users to generate their own backing tracks for videos using artificial intelligence.
- The AI-generated songs have received mixed reviews, with many featuring out-of-tune vocals and bizarre lyrics.
- The feature is powered by a large language model called Bloom, which generates lyrics based on user prompts.
- TikTok has faced controversy over AI-generated music in the past, with a track featuring AI versions of Drake and the Weeknd going viral before being taken down over copyright claims.