TikTok’s AI ‘Text to Song’ Trend May Be a Sign of Music to Come
TikTok is witnessing a new trend where users create songs from text messages using AI technology. This trend has gained popularity, exemplified by Justice Washam, who turned her daughter's texts into a viral song. As AI music tools evolve, they may become a creative outlet rather than a replacement for traditional musicians.
- ▪Justice Washam went viral on TikTok after turning her daughter's texts into songs via AI.
- ▪The trend involves users transforming text histories into lyrics for AI-generated songs.
- ▪Suno, the AI music-generating app, is currently in a legal battle with major record companies over its technology.
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