Racist AI songs: New tactics of the extremists in the upswing!

Racist AI songs: New tactics of the extremists in the upswing!

In the course of the 2024 French elections, the AI-generated song "Je Partira Pas" caused a sensation and spread rapidly on social media. The song, which is particularly noticeable due to its striking racist texts and the catchy chorus, reflects the increasing acceptance of extremist views. How Arshub reported on a prejudice against migrants, the song was shared by various platforms such as YouTube and Tiktok and has a close connection to the views of the Nationalist National Rally's views, which is led by Jordan Bardella. Again and again the extreme right scene uses such media to spread their messages. The AI ​​tool, which is based on this music, is part of a larger trend in which extreme right technological progress takes advantage of increasing its reach.

The role of AI in music production

Technologies such as the music generators Udio and Suno play a crucial role in creating such content. These platforms only require simple text inputs to create complete music tracks, which makes it easy to access music. As in a test of Tom’s guide It has been explained, users can generate creative content by entering uncomplicated descriptions and preferences without having to demonstrate technical knowledge. This lightness with which music is produced promotes the spread of extremist views by spreading political messages quickly and effectively.

The anti-migrant song "Remigration Hit", which was created by the AfD youth organization in Germany, is another example of this worrying development. The success of such songs underlines the seismic changes in political discourse, where music is used as a tool for recruitment and ideology. With increasing access to AI generated music, radical groups of their propaganda could emphasize to a profound dimensions, which makes the use of this technology even more alarming.