Celine Dion has warned fans against “fake” music claiming to be by the singer that has popped up on streaming services.
In a statement posted to social media, Dion wrote, “It has come to our attention that unsanctioned, AI-generated music purporting to contain Celine Dion’s musical performances, and name and likeness, is currently circulating online and across various Digital Service Providers.”
While Dion didn’t elaborate on the offending songs — and a visit to Spotify and Apple Music didn’t immediately reveal any culprits — it’s likely the singer is alluding to an AI-generated cover of the gospel song called “Heal Me Lord” that was uploaded to YouTube in recent months and then recirculated across various accounts; one of the videos, credited to Celine Dion, has over 1 million views.
“Please be advised that these recordings are fake and not approved, and are not songs from her official discography,” Dion’s statement added.
AI technology — which allows for software to train on and then replicate a singer’s voice, with or without permission — has presented a problem for the music industry in recent years, like in the case of Drake using an AI Tupac Shakur verse in one of his Kendrick Lamar disses. Other artists — like Kanye West, Grimes, and Randy Travis, the latter unable to speak or sing following a stroke — have embraced the technology.
After years spent recovering from her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome, Dion embarked on the comeback trail in 2024 with a high-profile performance at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris as well as her I Am: Celine Dion documentary.
From Rolling Stone US
