The new computer helper, called Dream Track, can make it sound like famous singers are singing new songs. It's like magic for music! YouTube also has another computer helper that can make music if you just hum a tune. They will put a special mark on music made by computers so everyone knows. People are talking a lot about computers making art, and YouTube wants to make sure they do it the right way.
Original news source: YouTube tests AI tool that clones pop stars' voices (BBC)
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YouTube made a new computer helper that can copy the singing of famous like Demi Lovato and Legend. Only a few people can use it right now. They can make little songs by telling the computer what words and feelings they want in the . Nine singers, like Charli XCX and Sia, said it's okay for the computer to use their singing voices. YouTube also said they will tell people when a video is by a computer and let them ask to take down videos that pretend to be real people. The new computer helper, Dream Track, can make it sound like famous singers are singing new songs. It's like magic for music! also has another computer helper that can make if you just hum a tune. They will put a special mark on music made by computers so everyone knows. People are talking a lot about computers making art, and YouTube wants to make they do it the right way.
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1. What is a computer helper?
2. How would you feel if you could make your own songs using a computer helper?
3. Do you like singing? Why or why not?
4. What do you think about the computer helper being able to copy famous singers' voices?
5. How would you feel if someone made a video pretending to be you?
6. What do you think about computers making music?
7. How would you feel if a computer made a song that sounded like your favorite singer?
8. Do you think it's important for people to know when a video is made by a computer? Why or why not?
9. How would you feel if you could make music just by humming a tune?
10. What do you think about YouTube wanting to make sure computers make art the right way?
11. Do you think it's fair for computers to copy famous singers' voices? Why or why not?
12. How would you feel if you could ask a computer helper to make a song about your favorite things?
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