Archive · 17 Sep 2025
YouTube Music Chief and Jidenna Discuss AI in Music Videos
Lyor Cohen from YouTube Music and rapper Jidenna talked about how AI is changing music videos.
They showed a video made by Google AI, Veo 2, and said it was like a new form of art.
Jidenna, who is using AI, said it's similar to hip hop, where people can make art with new tools.
They feel that we can't stop AI, so artists must use it to create amazing content.
They also talked about the challenges of AI, such as how quickly it changes and the legal issues surrounding it.
YouTube Music's Lyor Cohen and Jidenna discussed AI's role in music videos.
The event showcased a music video made with Google's AI video generator, Veo 2.
Jidenna shared his experience moving from music to AI video production.
The speakers emphasized the need to embrace and adapt to AI's rapid development.
Legal considerations and copyright challenges associated with AI were mentioned.
- Who
- Lyor Cohen and Jidenna
- What
- Discussed the use of AI in music video creation and its impact on the entertainment industry.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- New York, at the San Vicente club.
- Why
- To evangelize for AI in the music industry.
Artists/Technologists
Legal Experts
AI's Use
Artists/Technologists
Artists should embrace AI as a tool for creativity and innovation in music video production.
Legal Experts
Legal experts are working to address the legal uncertainty surrounding AI
Copyright & Consent
Artists/Technologists
Artists must be able to use the technology for the benefit of their art.
Legal Experts
Need for artists' consent when their work is used to train AI models.
- Main Topics
- AI, music, video production
- Event Location
- New York San Vicente club
- Key figures
- Lyor Cohen, Jidenna
- AI Video Generator
- Google's Veo 2
- AI's Speed of Change
- Evolving rapidly, new tech disruptions arrive weekly