YouTube rolls out a free AI music-making tool for creators

YouTube is launching a new feature that will allow creators to use AI technology to generate custom instrumental backing music that can be added to their videos. In an update published to its Creator Insider channel this week, the company shared that it’s beginning to roll out an update to its Creator Music marketplace that will allow creators to generate new tunes using AI prompts. YouTube says the feature is being “gradually” rolled out to creators who have access to Creator Music, the platform’s commercial music licensing resource launched in 2023. The marketplace was designed to make it easier for creators to find music to add to their videos and understand the costs involved in doing so. AI music, however, will give them another free option. Screenshot Image Credits:YouTube Creators with access to the new AI feature will see a “Music Assistant” tab appear in Creator Music. In the free text field, they can describe the type of music they want to create, including by specifying d ... Read full article.