AI for sound design and creation.

Artificial intelligence is opening up a whole new field of sound creation. Anything from generating a jingle to composing a mood and mixing a voice with background music can now be assisted, or even carried out, by an AI. But the question remains: can an algorithm translate artistic intent? 

This idea encourages us to experiment with hybrid sound formats and to try out AI-generated sound design, while emphasizing that creative decisions, narrative choices, and artistic direction remain human responsibilities. A new sonic grammar is emerging — one defined by collaboration, suggestion, and thoughtful human engagement.

Sub-themes around this idea for programme content: ways to leverage, develop or angle the topic:

For listeners:

• How does the role of sound directors or composers change when AI assists in Sound production?
• How can we balance AI contributions with human creativity and judgment?
• What practices ensure AI use in sound respects human rights and does not replace artistic judgment?
• Differences between human and AI-generated sound identity
• Potential guests: composer, AI sound designer, radio producer, sound artist, art and AI labs

Potential guests: Radio composer, AI sound designer, radio producer, sound artist, art and AI labs

For the radio teams:

• AI as a sound design assistant: comparative test
• Who owns the sound signature? What about copyright?
• Hybrid creation workshop: human voice, AI sound design
• Automatic generation of personalized jingles and sound effects using AI

Useful links:

WIPO Conversation on Intellectual Property and Frontier Technologies
Mondiacult - Artificial intelligence and culture
Artificial intelligence and art: a decisive moment?