Computers & Robots
Australia Says Music Charts Need Real People
Do you know what a music chart is?
It is a list of the most popular songs.
In Australia, the chart has a new rule.
Songs made mostly by AI computers are not allowed.
A person must write the song and sing it.
Computers can still help with small jobs, like drums.
Sweden made a similar rule earlier this year too.
Big words
- chart
- A list showing which songs are the most popular
- AI
- Clever computer programs that can make things by themselves
- rule
- Something you must or must not do
- drums
- Instruments you hit to make a beat
What do you think?
What do you think: should computers be allowed to make songs?
Talk about it with a grown-up, or write your answer in English.
For grown-ups
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