New YouTube Feature Lets Creators Use AI to Create Background Music for Videos

YouTube has unveiled a new AI-powered feature designed to enable creators to make tailored instrumental music for their videos.This service is part of an upgrade to YouTube's Creator Music marketplace, which was established in 2023 to make it easier for creators to find and license music. With AI integration, creators may now generate music tracks for free by following basic text prompts.

The new feature is being gradually introduced to YouTube Partner Program members residing in the United States. Creators with access will see a new "Music Assistant" tab within Creator Music. They can define the type of music they want, such as the mood, instruments, or even the type of film it will be used in. There are also some prompts to help them get started.

Once the music is made, creators can download the songs and use them in their work without fear of copyright violations, as the music is free to use.

This is not YouTube's initial venture into AI music.The company has previously tried "Dream Track", an experimental tool powered by DeepMind's Lyria that let users to make short 30-second tracks inspired by great musicians. Currently, Dream Track and the new Music Assistant only support instrumental music.

With this change, YouTube hopes to make video creation easier and more creative for content creators.

This article is based on information from Techcrunch