Bad Bunny Critiques Viral AI Song: If You Enjoy That 'Stuff,' You Aren't Worthy of My Fanship

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Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio and is 29 years old, expressed his disinterest in artificial intelligence and what he considers to be inauthentic supporters. Taking to his official WhatsApp channel, he criticized a recently released song that used A.I. technology to imitate his voice. According to Complex, he wrote in Spanish, "If you enjoyed that viral song on TikTok, leave this group immediately. You don't deserve to be my friends (sic)."

The Puerto Rican star, who is currently dating Kendall Jenner, stated that he created his new album, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana, with the intention of distancing himself from certain people. Bunny expressed, "So then, 'chu chu' out of here... My God, I don't want you at the tour either."

Initially, Bunny did not specify which song had upset him. However, a day after his initial statement, he clarified, "For those of you who don't know what song I'm referring to... I'm talking about the 'chu chu tren' [Choo Choo Train] and the 'mono amarillo' [Yellow Monkey]." Complex suggested that it was likely the "Demo #5 Nostalgia" track produced by TikTok user FlowGPT that had sparked his discontent. This particular song features A.I. vocals from Justin Bieber, Daddy Yankee, and Bad Bunny and has garnered over 22 million views on TikTok.

FlowGPT responded to the comments, clarifying that it had no intention of upsetting the artist. It identified itself as a robotic creation, designed to explore new technologies and foster collaborations in the music industry. In light of the positive response to the song produced by the robot, the user suggested a potential partnership, envisioning the immense impact of a recorded version. This would be a groundbreaking moment, as it would mark the first-ever hit song generated from scratch. The offer to the artist was to obtain the song without any monetary compensation, while ensuring due credit is given to FlowGPT.

According to Forbes' analysis, most artificial intelligence platforms and programs employ advanced machine learning techniques to analyze and process vast quantities of music-related data, including tracks, melodies, and chords. As a result of this analysis, these AI systems are then trained to create original compositions.

There is a concern regarding copyright infringement when A.I.-generated work is based on existing art created by artists. An instance of this occurred when Universal Music Group filed a copyright claim against an AI-produced song that mimicked Drake's style, leading to its removal from various platforms.

In 2024, the actual artist Bad Bunny will set off on a tour. Called the Most Wanted Tour, it will consist of 31 concerts held in arenas across North America. The tour commences on February 21 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and concludes with a three-night performance at the Kaseya Center in Miami in May.