Music composer AR Rahman had mentioned that Artificial Intelligence (AI) was here to stay, and would make certain tasks easier, but it would not take away people’s jobs. Rahman has mentioned that he registered for a course on AI at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

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AR Rahman, music composer registered at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
He enrolled himself at MIT for a course on Imaging, AI and cluster computing
AI could someway change the way music has been always composed

As per Rahman, 'I attended a course at MIT on Imaging, AI and cluster computing. Absolutely, it was useful,' he even added mentioning that he registered for the course to understand the way the new technology could be embedded in music.

When Rahman was asked if Artificial Intelligence could change the way music was composed, in reply to that he mentioned, 'I do not assume AI would take over in a massive manner, perhaps one or two composers would use it. Any lyric, or alternative stuff, ought to be cohesive and has got to come from a human being.' He added to it 'If you have to be human in each aspect, then you have to make decisions that are good for human beings, good for humanity, good for people, for creativity and you would bring beauty to the world.'

Taking the conversation on the usage of AI further, he mentioned 'Some of the items, like sorting of samples, is absolutely cool. AI does all those kind of things that took ages to compile.'

The Oscar-winning musician has always been known for his music in films like Roja, Bombay, Jodhaa Akbar, Rang De Basanti, Lagaan among many others.

Rahman has been a recipient of some of the biggest awards which would include two Grammys, Best Compilation Soundtrack for a Motion Picture for Slumdog Millionaire and Best Motion Picture Song for Jai Ho. He has also received six National Awards and multiple Filmfare Awards from across Bollywood and the South film industry.

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