Archive · 25 Jul 2025
A.R. Rahman and OpenAI CEO Discuss AI Music Collaboration
Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman, who makes music, met with Sam Altman, the boss of OpenAI, which created ChatGPT.
They talked about using AI to make music, especially a project called 'Secret Mountain,' which is like a virtual band that uses AI to mix different music styles from around the world.
They also want to help Indian artists use AI to create things.
Rahman has already used AI to bring back the voices of singers who have passed away.
So, they are trying to figure out how AI can help make new music and help Indian artists.
A.R. Rahman met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to discuss AI and music.
They discussed Rahman's AI-powered global music project, Secret Mountain.
Secret Mountain aims to create a virtual band blending global musical styles using AI.
Rahman and Altman want to empower Indian creators with AI tools.
Rahman has previously used AI to recreate voices of deceased singers.
- Who
- A.R. Rahman, an Oscar-winning composer, and Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.
- What
- A meeting between A.R. Rahman and Sam Altman to discuss AI and music.
- When
- Recently, during Rahman's Wonderment tour.
- Where
- At Sam Altman's office.
- Why
- To discuss the use of AI in music, particularly Rahman's 'Secret Mountain' project, and to empower Indian creators.
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Potential of AI in Music
Positive
AI offers new creative possibilities in music, enabling innovation and diverse musical fusions.
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Empowering Indian Creators
Positive
Using AI can potentially empower and uplift Indian creators in music industry.
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- Participants
- A.R. Rahman and Sam Altman
- Meeting Topic
- AI in music and 'Secret Mountain'
- Rahman's Project
- 'Secret Mountain' - virtual global band
- Rahman's other projects
- Ramayana, Killer
