An AI-generated cover of the beloved Bollywood song 'Tere Mere Milon Ki Raina' is going viral, astonishing listeners with its uncanny replication of the voices of legends Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar. The track, created by a YouTube creator using advanced voice cloning technology, blends nostalgia with cutting-edge artificial intelligence.
The AI rendition faithfully captures the unique timbre and emotional nuances of the two iconic singers, who passed away in 2022 and 1987, respectively. Listeners have described the result as 'hauntingly realistic' and 'a beautiful tribute.'
The video's description notes that the content is altered or synthetic, in line with YouTube's policies on AI-generated media. The creator shared a tutorial on making such covers, sparking debate about the ethical implications of using AI to replicate deceased artists' voices.
'AI brings Lata and Kishore back to life in this haunting Bollywood cover,' the description reads.
This technology raises questions about copyright and legacy, but for now, it offers fans a chance to hear their favorite singers perform a classic anew.