An Elegant Solution To Music's A.I. Conundrum

You’ve probably heard about the kerfuffle surrounding “Heart On My Sleeve,” the song written by someone known as Ghostwriter977 and performed by the A.I.-generated voices of Drake and the Weeknd.

Fueled by a mix of consumer curiosity and technological panic, the uncanny track began to rocket in the direction of the Billboard charts in mid-April. At this point, Universal Music Group—home to both artists—somewhat predictably issued a takedown notice and a rather dramatic statement.

“The training of ...