AI Artist Xania Monet Makes Billboard Chart History with Multimillion-Dollar Record Deal
Summary
AI performer Xania Monet breaks music industry barriers by becoming the first artificial intelligence artist to debut on Billboard airplay charts and securing a multimillion-dollar record deal amid growing controversy over AI replacing human musicians.
Key Points
- AI-powered artist Xania Monet becomes the first artificial intelligence performer to debut on Billboard airplay charts with songs appearing on Hot Gospel Songs and Hot R&B Songs charts
- Monet signs a multimillion-dollar record deal with Hallwood Media following a bidding war, despite concerns from the music industry about AI replacing human performers
- At least six AI or AI-assisted artists have debuted on Billboard rankings in recent months, while working musicians like Kehlani express strong opposition to the trend