Google Brings AI Music Creation to Gemini
Google has announced a major upgrade to the Gemini app — music generation capabilities powered by DeepMind's Lyria 3 model. Users can now create 30-second AI-generated tracks with simple text prompts.
How It Works
- Describe the song you want (e.g., "a comical R&B slow jam about a sock finding its match")
- Gemini generates a 30-second track with cover art
- Upload a photo or video, and AI creates music matching the mood
Key Features
- Lyria 3 - More realistic and complex music than previous versions
- Style control - Adjust vocals, tempo, and style
- SynthID watermarking - All AI music is watermarked for identification
- YouTube integration - Dream Track feature now available globally
Global Rollout
Music generation is rolling out to all 18+ Gemini users worldwide with support for English, German, Spanish, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, and Portuguese.
The Bigger Picture
AI music generation remains controversial — while platforms like YouTube and Spotify embrace AI music and sign deals with labels, AI companies face lawsuits over copyright issues. Google emphasizes that Lyria 3 is "designed for original expression, not for mimicking existing artists."
Source: TechCrunch
