The writers of Doja Cat's popular song "Woman," Linden Jay and Aaron Horn, think AI is a tool that can help when they are stuck in the creative process. They think it's like a rhyming dictionary, a tool used on the internet that suggests rhymes for poems and lyrics. Jessica Agombar, who wrote "What a Man Gotta Do" for the Jonas Brothers, also likes using AI, especially when it can copy voices. But, she thinks that the skill of writing and producing a song, with its mistakes and rough parts, should be kept.
Kamille, who has worked with singers like Little Mix and Kylie Minogue, tries not to use AI too much. She thinks that the most important part of writing a song is putting your feelings into it and that this should not be lost as technology gets better. The writers tell young musicians not to depend too much on AI and to use their own experiences and feelings, as these are things that AI can't copy.
Original news source: Doja Cat and Jonas Brothers songwriters say AI is not to be feared (BBC)
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1. Write the words "artificial intelligence" on the board.
2. Instruct students to brainstorm and write down as many words or phrases that come to mind when they think of artificial intelligence and music.
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3. Give each group a vocabulary word and ask them to draw a quick picture that represents the word.
4. Have each group take turns presenting their drawing to the class, while the other groups guess the word.
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4. After a designated amount of time, bring the class back together and ask some pairs to share their discussions with the whole group.
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1. Instruct students to imagine a future where artificial intelligence has advanced even further in the music industry.
2. Ask them to write a short paragraph or create a dialogue between two people discussing how AI is used in music.
3. Provide some prompts or questions to guide their thinking (e.g. What role does AI play in songwriting? How has it affected the music industry?).
4. After a designated amount of time, have students share their predictions with the class.
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π€ Comprehension Questions:
They think AI is a helpful tool in making music, but it can't replace the skill of writing a good song.
They use AI to copy the voice of a singer they are writing for or to help when they can't think of what to write.
They compare AI to a rhyming dictionary, a tool that suggests rhymes for poems and lyrics.
She likes using AI because it can copy voices, which can be helpful in making music.
She thinks that the most important part of writing a song is putting your feelings into it, and AI can't copy that.
They tell young musicians not to depend too much on AI and to use their own experiences and feelings in their music.
AI can't copy the feelings and human touch that go into making music.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Famous songwriters who have worked with popular singers like Doja Cat, Jonas Brothers, and BTS think that we should not be scared of artificial intelligence (AI). They see AI as a ful tool in making . 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 agree that AI can't copy the feelings and human that into making music. They think AI should be as a tool, but not replace the skill of writing a good song. The writers of Doja Cat's popular song "Woman," Linden Jay and Aaron Horn, think AI is a tool that can help when they are stuck in the creative process. They think it's like a rhyming dictionary, a tool used on the internet that suggests rhymes for poems and lyrics. Jessica , who wrote "What a Man Gotta Do" for the Jonas Brothers, also likes using AI, especially when it can voices. But, she thinks that the skill of writing and producing a song, with its mistakes and rough parts, should be . Kamille, who has worked with singers like Little Mix and Kylie Minogue, tries not to use AI too much. She thinks that the most important part of writing a song is your into it and that this should not be lost as technology better. The writers tell young musicians not to depend too much on AI and to use their own experiences and feelings, as these are things that AI can't copy.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
2. How do famous songwriters use AI in making music?
3. Do you think AI can copy the feelings and human touch in music? Why or why not?
4. How do Linden Jay and Aaron Horn compare AI to a rhyming dictionary?
5. Why does Jessica Agombar like using AI?
6. Do you agree with Jessica Agombar that the mistakes and rough parts of a song should be kept? Why or why not?
7. Why does Kamille think it's important to put your feelings into a song?
8. Do you think young musicians should depend on AI too much? Why or why not?
9. How can young musicians use their own experiences and feelings in their music?
10. Why do the writers of the article think AI should be used as a tool, but not replace the skill of writing a good song?
11. How would you feel if AI could completely replace human songwriters? Why?
12. Do you like the idea of using AI in making music? Why or why not?
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