Singer-songwriter Celine Dion has issued a warning to her fans regarding unauthorised music falsely claiming to feature her voice, which has appeared on various streaming platforms.
Taking to social media, the legendary singer addressed the matter, stating, “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.”
Although Dion did not specify which songs were involved, and searches on streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music did not immediately reveal any misleading content, it is highly probable that she was referring to an AI-generated cover of the gospel song Heal Me Lord. This track surfaced on YouTube a few months ago and has since been repeatedly shared across different accounts. One particular video, falsely credited to Dion, has already accumulated over one million views.
The singer clarified the situation further, emphasising, “Please be advised that these recordings are fake and not approved, and are not songs from her official discography.”
The rise of AI-generated music has been a growing concern within the industry, as technology now allows software to analyse and mimic an artist’s voice with startling accuracy, often without their permission. This has raised major ethical and legal issues, particularly regarding copyright and the protection of an artist’s identity.
