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\n This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback<\/a>.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n YouTube has reiterated its commitment<\/a> to helping musicians maximize their presence in the app, as competition from artificial intelligence tools continues to rise.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n In a letter titled \u201cThe right side of History,\u201d which was sent to YouTube\u2019s many music partners, YouTube\u2019s global head of music Lyor Cohen outlined the platform\u2019s commitment to helping artists maintain control over their music and image, and to push back against AI misuse.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n As explained by Cohen: \u201c<\/span><\/span><\/span>As the undisputed home of the music video, YouTube has evolved into a comprehensive visual storytelling ecosystem where artists build deep, lasting connections with their global community. With billions of logged-in viewers watching music videos on our platform each month, it\u2019s clear that the music video isn’t just surviving, it\u2019s thriving as a primary driver of fan loyalty.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Cohen pledged to help musicians grow their fanbases in the app, through enhanced promotion of the visual elements that go along with their music.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Cohen also reiterated YouTube\u2019s commitment to exploring AI as a means for expanded engagement, not replacement. YouTube has been exploring various AI music tools, including its Dream Track experiment<\/a>, which enables users to use AI to generate audio tracks for their clips, using samples from popular artists.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n