Celine Dion Warns Fans About AI-Generated Fake Songs
Celine Dion is cautioning fans about a surge of AI-generated songs falsely attributed to her, warning that these recordings are not authentic and have not been approved by her or her team. The legendary singer issued a statement on Instagram, addressing the growing concern over artificial intelligence being used to mimic her voice and likeness.
AI-Generated Music Sparks Controversy
“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,” Dion’s team shared. “Please be advised that these recordings are fake and not approved, and are not songs from her official discography.”
While Dion did not specify any particular songs, reports suggest that a viral AI-generated gospel song, “Heal Me Lord,” has already amassed over one million views on YouTube. Other AI-fabricated duets featuring Dion’s voice alongside artists such as Whitney Houston in “I Will Always Love You” and Charlie Puth in “See You Again” have also surfaced online.
Music Industry Pushback Against AI Misuse
Dion’s warning comes amidst growing concerns in the music industry over the rise of artificial intelligence in content creation. 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 demanding that AI developers and digital platforms halt the unauthorized use of AI-generated content that mimics artists.
The letter, organized by the Artist Rights Alliance, highlighted several threats posed by AI, including deepfakes, voice cloning, and the exploitation of existing musical works to train AI models without permission. Additionally, the letter raised concerns about AI being used to reduce royalty payments to artists by generating soundalike performances.
Dion’s Return to the Spotlight
At 56, Dion has been focused on managing her health following her diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), a rare neurological condition that affects muscle movement and sensitivity to stimuli. Since revealing her diagnosis in December 2022, she has been undergoing intensive physical and vocal therapy.
Despite these challenges, Dion made a powerful comeback at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she performed Édith Piaf’s classic “Hymne à l’Amour” from a platform atop the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony.
