If you follow the Christian music charts, you probably noticed there is a new artist skyrocketing to the top. Solomon Ray, from Mississippi, holds the top spot for new single with, "Find your rest". Most of the reviews are positive, but some have complained that even though the songs are promoted as soul music, Solomon has no soul. And that would be technically correct. You see, Solomon Ray is an artist whose image and music are completely generated by AI. Of course, AI is exploding into every part of our lives. You can choose to use it or not use it (sometimes), but there is no debate that it is here to stay. The ethical debates about how far it should go are here and escalating. While many have commented that it is not right for AI generated music to potentially reduce demand for music from real people, Solomon's creator disagrees. Christopher Jermaine Townsend is the soul behind the avatar, and he feels like Solomon is just an extension of his creativity. I think there is a lot to work out, but if Solomon/Christopher can deliver a message to someone in need of it, I think God can find a way to bless it.
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