Lal Salaam: AR Rahman Defends Using AI to Recreate Voices of Late Singers Bamba Bakya, Shahul Hameed in ‘Thimiri Yezhuda’ Song; Claims ‘Tech Isn’t a Threat When Used Right’

Rajinikanth's Lal Salaam features a song with voices of late singers Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed, sparking debate on AI in music. AR Rahman clarified he obtained family permission and compensated, advocating for responsible AI use.

AR Rehman, Thimiri Yezhuda Song Poster (Photo Credits: X)

Rajinikanth's new film, Lal Salaam, will include a song sung by late artists Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed, sparking a discussion on AI in music. AR Rahman, the music maestro, clarified that he obtained permission from their families to use AI models recreating their voices for the track "Thimiri Yezhuda." Rahman emphasised that proper compensation was provided to their families, countering criticism from netizens who questioned the ethics. He defended AI, stating, "Technology is not a threat and a nuisance if we use it right." Lal Salaam Song 'Jalali': Rajinikanth's Powerful Character Has Many Shades in This AR Rahman Track (Watch Lyrical Video).

AR Rahman Defends The Use Of AI In Lal Salaam Song

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