Bloomington, Indiana – For the second consecutive year, Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, in partnership with the IU Maurer School of Law and other local organizations, is set to present “AlgoRhythms: The World of Music and AI.” This highly anticipated summit, scheduled for March 28 and 29, will delve into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in music, featuring insightful discussions, performances, and explorations of the evolving creative landscape.
The rapid rise of generative AI has significantly impacted the music industry, raising questions about creativity, legality, and artistic integrity. The summit aims to provide a platform where musicians, legal experts, entrepreneurs, and academics can come together to discuss the potential and challenges of AI in music.
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A Deep Dive Into Music and AI
Attendees will have access to thought-provoking panel discussions led by industry leaders on crucial topics such as:
• Copyrightability: The Legal Properties of AI-Created Music
• AI in the Music Business
• AI Tools Empowering Artists
• Startups in Music and AI
• Music Education and AI
• Emerging Creativity in AI
Both in-person and virtual attendance options are available, ensuring accessibility to a diverse audience. “Jacobs has been a leading voice in music higher education for decades, and it is in that spirit that the school is leading the interdisciplinary conversation about the role of artificial intelligence in music,” said Abra Bush, the David Henry Jacobs Bicentennial Dean of the Jacobs School.
Bridging Music, Technology, and Law
The summit serves as more than just an academic discussion; it aims to foster collaboration between experts in different fields. Through its partnerships with Bloomington’s Dimension Mill and RockPaperScissors, the event will connect music professionals, startup founders, and legal minds within the vibrant IU Bloomington creative ecosystem.
“Bloomington is quickly becoming Indiana’s center for innovation, and, naturally, music and technology come together to push the boundaries of our imaginations,” said Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson. “We are proud to be a gathering place for visionaries who are shaping the future through creativity, curiosity, and collaboration.”
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John Fernandez, interim executive director and senior vice president of the Dimension Mill, echoed this sentiment. “Bloomington has tremendous potential to be a hub where music, technology, and innovation converge,” he said. “We’re home to world-class musicians, a vibrant tech startup community, and Indiana University’s renowned Jacobs School of Music. ‘AlgoRhythms’ embodies the innovative spirit of our city and the potential for groundbreaking collaborations that can emerge from this unique intersection.”
Innovation at the Forefront
The summit will feature a distinguished lineup of experts from across the industry, shedding light on the latest developments in AI-generated music.
“The stories about big models and generative AI making whole songs have dominated the conversation, but there is just so much more creativity and innovation happening in music AI, in places and in ways that we want to highlight,” said Alain Barker, director of entrepreneurship and career development at the Jacobs School. “We see ‘AlgoRhythms’ as a way to share perspectives from those shaping this important technology and defining its aesthetics, at a time when sharing ideas feels urgent and important.”
A Supported Initiative
The summit is made possible through generous funding from Frank Graves and additional support from various academic and entrepreneurial institutions, including the Jacobs School Office of Entrepreneurship & Career Development, the Maurer School of Law, IU Innovates, the AI + Digital A&H Futures Project, the Kelley School of Business, and the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering Artificial Intelligence Center. Additional support comes from the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs’ Arts, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lab, the Herron School of Art and Design, RockPaperScissors, the Dimension Mill, and Visit Bloomington. Housing support has been provided in part by the Jacobs School of Music and the Grant Street Inn.
As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize creative industries, events like ‘AlgoRhythms’ are essential for fostering meaningful conversations, inspiring new innovations, and ensuring that artists, technologists, and legal professionals work together to shape the future of music. Whether in-person or online, this summit promises to be an enlightening experience for anyone interested in the evolving intersection of AI and the arts.
