Nothing Is Sacred: AI Generated Slop Has Come for Christmas Music
AI-generated Christmas music is rising on streaming platforms, confusing listeners with distorted versions of classics. Concerns grow over the authenticity of artists and the quality of holiday music.
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AI-generated Christmas music is increasingly infiltrating streaming platforms, leading to confusion among listeners. Many compilation videos on YouTube, claiming to feature classic Christmas songs, are actually filled with AI-created versions that often distort melodies and lyrics. For instance, a video titled "Best of 1950s to 1970s Christmas Carols" has garnered millions of views, with comments from users who seem unaware of the AI manipulation. Some songs are misattributed to non-existent artists or feature bizarre renditions that blend different melodies. Additionally, Spotify has seen the emergence of artists with peculiar names like Dean Snowfield and North Star Notesmiths, who have little to no online presence outside the platform. These artists often have similar vocal styles and are featured in popular playlists, raising questions about their authenticity. The situation has sparked discussions among users who feel that the quality of holiday music is being compromised by AI-generated content. Despite the popularity of these tracks, many listeners express discomfort and skepticism regarding their origins. The article highlights the need for vigilance in distinguishing between genuine music and AI-generated imitations during the holiday season.
- AI-generated Christmas music is becoming prevalent on streaming platforms.
- Many popular compilation videos contain distorted versions of classic carols.
- Some Spotify artists appear to be fabricated or lack a credible online presence.
- Listeners are increasingly concerned about the authenticity of holiday music.
- The trend raises questions about the impact of AI on traditional music genres.
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5 commentsSeriously. Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer praises bullying. That song needs to die a thousand deaths and never show up again.
AI may actually make better Christmas music than the slop we are already subjected to every single year.
We eventually found one that looked okay, but I didn't see any visuals that didn't look generated. Surely there are at least a few vintage public-domain paintings of Christmas trees or similar that they could have bumped up the saturation on and done a slow pan over.
In another ten years time
Who can say what we'll find
What lies waiting down the line
In the end of '29
Happy New Year, happy New Year
May we all have our hopes, our will to try
If we don't, we might as well lay down and die
You and I
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