OpenAI formally has a Korean workplace. Usually, that wouldn’t be information we’d cowl right here at Kotaku, however KPop Demon Hunters, Netflix’s animated musical phenomenon, was apparently introduced up in the course of the generative AI group’s launch occasion for its new Korean subsidiary on Monday, September 15. Vince, a prolific Ok-pop producer who wrote songs carried out by the movie’s demonic boy band group known as the Saja Boys, made an look on the Seoul occasion. That’s annoying in and of itself, however he additionally reportedly dropped the bomb that he used AI to assist write the group’s infectious tune “Soda Pop.”
OpenAI technical employees member Sherwin Wu stated in a since-deleted tweet that Vince stated he used ChatGPT to jot down “Soda Pop,” and that the generative chatbot “gave him concepts to make it sound ‘more bubbly.’” This occurred during an on-stage discussion with Oliver Jay, OpenAI’s Chief Enterprise Officer. Korea Joongang Daily reviews that Vince stated this was an instance of how AI is “already used in K-pop production,” however that is notably not a direct quote, as the unique article was written in Korean and “translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools.” The publication’s original Korean article consists of mentions of Vince utilizing ChatGPT, however doesn’t name out KPop Demon Hunters or “Soda Pop” by identify. We’ve reached out to the outlet for clarification.
In the meanwhile, there doesn’t appear to be footage of Vince’s speak on the web, however we’ve reached out to Netflix for touch upon the state of affairs. Based mostly on these accounts, it appears like Vince used ChatGPT to assist ideate the tune that will ultimately change into “Soda Pop,” however AI was not used to generate the tune that seems within the movie. Rei Ami, one of many vocalists behind the voices of the fictional woman group Huntr/x, has been very vocal about the real people behind every performance on the soundtrack ever since accusations of AI use have sprouted up within the wake of the movie’s colossal recognition.
Even when the ultimate tune is all produced and sung by actual individuals, followers are feeling burned understanding AI could have performed any half within the creation of the movie, given its worldwide success and the way it’s change into a poster baby for individuals advocating for brand new concepts within the animation business within the face of endless sequel slop. We’ll replace this story if we hear again from Netflix or if Vince makes an official assertion.
