Ejercicio Option 2 - Question 2 · Inglés PAU Cantabria Ordinaria 2024

The song that has made Bad Bunny angry

1 Last week, the anonymous artist FlowGPT surprised reggaeton enthusiasts after publishing “Nostalgia”, a song created with Artificial Intelligence (AI) that imitates the voices of Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee, and Justin Bieber, introducing what many consider a potential new favorite “perreo” anthem.

2 The AI-created masterpiece rapidly gained popularity, captivating thousands of social media users who shared videos enthusiastically mimicking the verses of the virtual stars. “Nostalgia” turned into a viral phenomenon, even reaching the ears of Bad Bunny himself. However, the artist's reaction was unexpected and far from positive, as revealed in messages shared within his WhatsApp group. “If you guys are vibing with that viral song on TikTok, leave this group immediately. You don’t deserve to be my friends”, he wrote.

3 Bad Bunny's remarks caused a division among his followers, particularly those who had welcomed “Nostalgia.” Some disagreed with the artist, suggesting that if people preferred an AI-generated song over his original work, it might signal a need for reflection. Others defended Bad Bunny, urging those who liked the AI-generated track to seek medical attention for their “earwax”.

4 The controversy deepened as even Bad Gyal, another prominent artist, shared a TikTok video using the AI-generated song. Although at the beginning she showed excitement, when she found that the song had been created with AI, she expressed her disappointment.

5 In response to the escalating dispute, the AI-generated track, “Nostalgia,” has been removed from digital platforms, making fans wonder what might happen next. The controversy about this AI-generated reggaeton song shows how AI is used more in the music world. People are using AI to try and make songs that sound like famous singers. But it's not just this. AI helps in different ways too. For example, when you listen to music on some apps, they use AI to suggest songs you might like based on what you've listened to before. Moreover, AI can help musicians come up with new song ideas, serving more as an assistant by suggesting melodies or mixing audio, rather than being the sole creator of the whole composition. Some artists are even teaming up with AI to create special performances. This involves musicians playing along with AI-generated sounds to make unique concert experiences. It's like a new way for artists to use technology in their shows.

6 The evolving intersection of technology and music raises questions about copyright, ownership, and artistic integrity. While some argue that AI can be a valuable tool for music creation, others vehemently reject the notion of cloning voices and artistic expression through artificial means and debate about whether music created by AI can be considered the intellectual property of the machine or its human collaborators.

Adapted from BBC, 8 November 2023

Question 2

[2 POINTS] Choose and answer only TWO of the following questions in your own words according to the text.

a)

How did social media users respond to the AI-generated song "Nostalgia" and what impact did it have on the song's popularity?

b)

How did Bad Bunny react to the popularity of "Nostalgia" and what did he say to those followers who liked the song?

c)

How is AI being used in the music industry?