Key Points
- ElevenLabs launched “Eleven Music,” an AI that creates original songs from text prompts.
- The generated music, including vocals and lyrics, is cleared for commercial use.
- The company says it trained the AI on licensed music to avoid copyright lawsuits.
- It deals with agencies for smaller labels and is pursuing major labels.
AI startup ElevenLabs has launched a new service called Eleven Music that creates original songs from simple text prompts. Users can type in a description, like “a smooth jazz song with a ’60s vibe,” and the AI will generate a complete track with vocals and lyrics in just a few minutes.
Crucially, all the music it creates is cleared for commercial use, meaning creators can use it in films, TV shows, or video games without worrying about copyright issues. The company has already been testing the platform with 20 of its customers.
To avoid the legal problems plaguing other AI music platforms, ElevenLabs says it trained its model on licensed music. The company has already signed deals with two agencies, Merlin Network and Kobalt Music Group, which represent smaller music labels. The CEO says they are now trying to get the major labels on board as well. This is a big deal, as rivals like Suno and Udio are currently facing lawsuits over claims they used copyrighted songs without permission.
The launch comes as AI-generated music is becoming more common, with a completely fake band called Velvet Sundown recently getting millions of listens on Spotify.
ElevenLabs is already well-known for its powerful voice-generation technology. However, its tools have also been used in controversies, including creating a deepfake Joe Biden robocall and fake celebrity voices.
