AI, Music & Accessibility: How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Creativity and Communication

About this episode

The episode discusses how AI is transforming the music industry and improving accessibility for deaf communities.

From streaming royalties to AI tools: how musicians are navigating a rapidly changing industry Artificial intelligence is reshaping the music industry, but not always in the ways people expect. Researchers at the Oxford Internet Institute have been speaking with musicians across several countries about life in the streaming era and how AI fits into their creative work. Many artists say they are using AI as a practical tool, for example to overcome writer’s block or experiment with new ideas, while still believing that human emotion and authenticity remain central to music. Using artificial intelligence to break communication barriers for deaf communities AI is also being used to tackle accessibility challenges. At Web Summit Qatar, the Polish company Migam showcased technology designed to translate spoken language into sign language in real time. The aim is to make digital platforms - from streaming services to video calls - more accessible for millions of deaf users around the world, demonstrating how AI could expand communication as well as creativity. The programme is presented by Ania Lichtarowicz. Become a supporter of this podcast…

People in this episode

Host: Ania Lichtarowicz

Topics covered

• AI in music
• accessibility
• streaming industry
• communication barriers
• creativity

Keywords

• artificial intelligence
• music industry
• streaming royalties
• deaf communities
• sign language

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oxford Internet Institute, Migam

Places: Qatar, UK

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