3 Issues with the Emergence of AI Music in Olympic Ice Dancing

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3 Key Issues with AI Music at the Olympics Ice Dance

  • A Czech brother-sister duo used AI-generated music for their rhythm dance at the Milan Olympics.
  • Plagiarism issues arose from the AI-created song, resembling a 90s hit.
  • The ISU allows AI music, but debates over artistry are intensifying.

Czech Siblings Take the Olympic Stage with AI Music

In the rhythm dance of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics ice dancing competition, the Czech siblings Mrazkova and Mrazek performed to AI-generated music.[TechCrunch] The rhythm dance theme was 90s music, and while other competitors chose Jennifer Lopez or the Backstreet Boys, they opted for an AC/DC-style AI track.

Plagiarism Erupts from AI Song

In the initial version, lyrics from New Radicals’ 1998 hit “You Get What You Give” were used almost verbatim.[Yahoo Sports] The lyrics were later modified, but traces of the original song remained in the guitar riffs and elsewhere.

This duo chose AI after experiencing copyright issues last season, creating the irony of AI committing plagiarism.[BraveWords]

The Boundary Between Artistry and Technology

The ISU does not prohibit AI music. However, criticism has poured in, stating that “90% of this sport is artistry and creativity.”[Newsweek] The duo scored 72.09 points (40.50 for technical elements, 31.59 for composition), placing them 17th. They have not revealed whether they will continue to use AI music.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is the use of AI music allowed in the Olympics?

A: AI music is not prohibited under ISU regulations. However, copyrighted music would be a violation. This incident may trigger discussions about AI music guidelines. Regulations need to keep pace with technological advancements.

Q: Why does AI music plagiarize existing songs?

A: Music-generating AI learns from existing music data. The melodies, lyrics, and harmonic progressions of the training data can directly appear in the output. The more famous a song is, the greater its influence on the training, increasing the likelihood of plagiarism. This is a fundamental limitation of AI-generated content.

Q: How did the Czech duo perform?

A: They scored 72.09 points in the rhythm dance, placing 17th. This is a combination of 40.50 points for technical elements and 31.59 points for composition. While far from medal contention, it is said to be their personal best. The free dance remains, so the final ranking may change.

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