Celine Dion has issued a warning regarding AI-generated songs that are circulating online.
In an Instagram post on Saturday, the Canadian singer stated, “We have become aware of unauthorized, AI-generated music claiming to feature Celine Dion’s voice, name, and likeness. These tracks are being shared across various platforms.”
She further emphasized, “Please be aware that these recordings are fake, unapproved, and not part of her official music catalog.”
While Dion did not mention any specific tracks, the use of AI in music has become a growing topic of discussion in the industry.
In April 2024, over 200 artists, including Billie Eilish, Kacey Musgraves, J Balvin, Ja Rule, Jon Bon Jovi, the Jonas Brothers, Katy Perry, and Miranda Lambert, signed an open letter raising concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on the music industry.
The letter, organized by the non-profit Artist Rights Alliance, urged AI developers, tech companies, platforms, and digital music services to “cease the use of artificial intelligence to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists.” It highlighted issues like deepfakes, voice cloning, and the misuse of AI, such as using AI-generated sounds to reduce royalty payments and training AI on musical works without permission to create counterfeit music.
Celine Dion, 56, recently returned to the public eye after taking time off due to Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), a rare neurological disorder causing muscle rigidity, spasms, and increased sensitivity to stimuli. She shared her diagnosis in December 2022 and revealed she was undergoing intensive physical and vocal therapy five days a week.
Dion made a triumphant return to performing in July 2024 at the Paris Olympics, where she sang Edith Piaf’s classic “Hymne à l’Amour” from a platform atop the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony.