The Beatles Receive Historic AI Grammy Nomination

The Beatles' single "Now and Then" has seen a significant surge in streaming, jumping 42% to 118,000 streams following its Grammy nomination for Record of the Year. This song features contributions from all four members of the band, despite John Lennon and George Harrison having passed away, with AI used only to enhance the quality of existing recordings, not to recreate their voices. The nomination marks a historic first for an AI-assisted song, raising both excitement and controversy within the music industry. Many artists expressed mixed emotions regarding the Grammy nominations, including notable snubs like Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift, who received nominations but missed out on key categories. The ongoing discourse around AI in music and film continues to garner attention, with prominent figures in the industry voicing concerns. The excitement surrounding the nominations highlights both the achievements and disappointments of the artists involved this year.