Johnny Cash Returns From The Dead To Sing 'Barbie Girl' In Mind-Blowing AI Cover

Prepare to be amazed as artificial intelligence brings the legendary Johnny Cash back to life for an unexpected and entertaining rendition of ‘Barbie Girl’!

What Happened: YouTube channel “There I Ruined It” has unveiled a mind-blowing cover of Aqua’s ’90s hit, “Barbie Girl,” performed by none other than the late, great country music icon, Cash. 

Using advanced voice cloning technology, the channel’s creator, Dustin Ballard, recreated Cash’s unmistakable cadence to deliver an amusing and unexpected take on the pop classic. 

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Listen to this AI rendition here: 

Why It’s Important: This venture into the world of AI music is part of a larger trend, with various platforms offering voice cloning tools that allow users to replicate famous artists. 

However, while the aforementioned cover of “Barbie Girl” is undoubtedly impressive, the emergence of AI music covers has raised concerns about copyright issues and potential legal battles. 

This is because some individuals use these cutting-edge AI renditions to release unauthorized music on streaming platforms, impersonating artists like Drake, The Weeknd, and Travis Scott. 

Moreover, the technology has also reportedly been exploited by criminals. 

In April this year, a chilling incident in Arizona highlighted the potential dangers of voice cloning using AI when a concerned mother received a distressing phone call from what she believed was her 15-year-old daughter, claiming to be in the clutches of kidnappers, reported ABC News.  

The unknown caller demanded ransom for the daughter’s release but requested an in-person exchange rather than a wire transfer. Fortunately, the mother quickly confirmed her daughter’s safety, discovering that the perpetrators had used AI to reproduce her voice in a kidnapping hoax.

According to a recent McAfee survey conducted across seven countries with 7,054 participants, 25% of adults reported being victims of AI voice scams, with one in 10 being targeted personally and 15% witnessing someone they know falling victim to such scams. 

Alarmingly, 77% of the victims disclosed that they had suffered financial losses due to these incidents.

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