The writers who made Doja Cat's popular song "Woman," Linden Jay and Aaron Horn, like AI because it can help when they are stuck in making music. They think it's like a book that helps find words that sound the same, which is used a lot for writing poems and songs. Jessica Agombar, who wrote a song for the Jonas Brothers, also likes AI, especially how it can copy voices. But, she thinks that the art of making songs and music, even with mistakes and rough parts, should be kept. Kamille, who has worked with Little Mix and Kylie Minogue, tries not to use AI too much. She thinks that the most important part of writing a song is showing feelings from the heart and that this should not be lost as machines get better. They tell people who want
Original news source: Doja Cat and Jonas Brothers songwriters say AI is not to be feared (BBC)
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Warm-up Activities:
– Charades
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a piece of paper with a word related to the article written on it (e.g. AI, music, songwriting, feelings). One person from each group will act out the word silently while the others guess what it is. The group that guesses correctly first gets a point. Repeat with different words.
– News Summary
Instructions: Give each student a copy of the article. In pairs or small groups, have them take turns summarizing the main points of the article to each other. Encourage them to use their own words and focus on the key information. Afterward, discuss as a class and compare their summaries.
– Word Association
Instructions: Write the word "AI" on the board. Have students take turns saying a word or phrase that they associate with AI or the article. For example, one student might say "technology," and another might say "music production." Encourage them to explain their associations if they can.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Prepare a list of vocabulary words from the article (e.g. AI, songwriter, music, feelings). Divide the class into small groups. One student from each group will come to the front and choose a word from a hat or container. They must then draw a picture on the board to represent the word, while their group members guess what it is. The group that guesses correctly gets a point. Rotate students until all words have been used.
– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Have students think individually about their own opinions on AI in music, based on the article. Then, pair them up and have them discuss their thoughts with their partner. Finally, bring the class back together and have a few students share their opinions with the whole class. Encourage them to explain their reasoning and listen to different perspectives.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
They think AI is not scary and can be helpful in making music.
They use AI to copy singers' voices and to help when they can't think of what to write.
No, AI can't copy the feelings and art that people put into music.
They like using AI because it can help them when they are stuck in making music.
Jessica Agombar likes how AI can copy voices.
Kamille thinks that the most important part of writing a song is showing feelings from the heart, and AI can't do that.
The songwriters think that showing feelings from the heart is the most important part of writing a song.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Famous songwriters who have with stars like Doja Cat, Jonas Brothers, and BTS think that machines that can think (AI) are not . They think AI can be helpful in making music. Some use it to copy the voice of a singer they are writing for or to help when they can't think of what to write. But, they all say that AI can't the and art that people put into music. They think AI should be used as a helper, but not take the place of writing a good song. The writers who made Doja Cat's popular song "Woman," Linden Jay and Aaron Horn, like AI because it can help when they are stuck in making music. They it's like a book that helps find words that sound the same, which is used a lot for writing and songs. Jessica Agombar, who wrote a song for the Jonas Brothers, also likes AI, especially how it can copy voices. But, she thinks that the art of making songs and music, even with mistakes and rough parts, should be kept. Kamille, who has worked with Little Mix and Kylie Minogue, tries not to use AI too much. She thinks that the most important part of writing a song is showing feelings from the heart and that this should not be lost as get . They tell people who want
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What do famous songwriters think about machines that can think?
2. How do songwriters use AI to help them make music?
3. Why do the songwriters think AI can't copy the feelings and art in music?
4. Do the songwriters think AI should replace writing a good song? Why or why not?
5. How do Linden Jay and Aaron Horn use AI in their music-making process?
6. What does Jessica Agombar like about AI?
7. What does Kamille think is the most important part of writing a song?
8. Why does Kamille try not to use AI too much?
9. Do you think machines that can think are scary? Why or why not?
10. How would you feel if AI helped you when you were stuck in making something?
11. Do you like the idea of AI copying voices in music? Why or why not?
12. Do you think AI should be used as a helper in making music? Why or why not?
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