The Impact of Artificial Intelligence On Musicians

Generative artificial intelligence is forecast to have more of an impact on some occupations and industries than others. We examine the impact that AI will have on musicians and singers. This occupational group provides an interesting example as musicians typically engage in physical activities when playing and performing, and use creativity when writing songs. We contribute to the existing literature by linking AI to occupational analysis. We also go beyond music creation to focus on production and performance. Finally, we consider some of the legal and ethical considerations of AI for musicians.