AI has quietly become part of our daily lives, often in ways we barely notice. It writes, curates, creates, and now even produces music. Its reach seems limitless, and its influence continues to grow.
Recently, musician and producer Anshuman Sharma created a Kishore Kumar version of Saiyaara that won the hearts of many listeners. Originally sung by RJ Kisna, the vocals were transformed into Kishore Da’s iconic voice using AI and paired with retro inspired background music.
The result was so convincing that many listeners could not believe it was AI-generated. Some even felt it was more beautiful and emotionally powerful than the original. For many fans, this was the finest use of AI in music so far, showing both creativity and technical skill.
However, beneath the excitement lies a more unsettling thought. If AI-generated tributes like this become the norm, they could reshape the music industry. Popular voices from the past might overshadow emerging artists, leaving less space for new talent.
If AI can write, compose, produce, and sing music, the role of human artistry comes into question. Creating and experiencing art is a deeply human connection, one that could be lost if technology takes over every part of the process.
As one quote perfectly sums up: “I want AI to do my laundry and dishes so that I can do art and writing, not for AI to do my art and writing so that I can do my laundry and dishes.” Perhaps it is time to think more deeply about where we are headed.
