ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY: ARTISTIC, TECHNOLOGICAL, AND ETHICAL DIMENSIONS

Abstract

Artificial intelligence has become one of the most significant technological innovations influencing the contemporary music industry. This paper examines the role of generative artificial intelligence in musical creativity, production, distribution, and the management of musical content. Particular attention is paid to the aesthetic, technological, legal, and ethical dimensions of AI application in music. The study analyzes the relationship between human creativity and algorithmic generation, emphasizing that current AI systems should be regarded primarily as intelligent tools that enhance human creative potential rather than autonomous creative subjects. The research is based on Bulgarian and international scholarly sources and argues that the sustainable integration of artificial intelligence into the music industry requires a balance between technological innovation, artistic values, and ethical responsibility.