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YouTube has launched a new AI-powered tool that generates free background music for videos, allowing creators to avoid copyright claims. The feature, demonstrated on the Creator Insider channel, enables users to input prompts like “uplifting and motivational music for a workout montage” and generates multiple tracks for review and download, as per The Verge.
The Music Assistant tool is part of YouTube’s Creator Music beta section.
Creators can access the tool and enter prompts to generate music that fits their video’s tone and style.
The tool is being rolled out gradually to users with access to Creator Music, as per The Verge.
YouTube’s Music Assistant is one of several AI music-generating tools available.
Other companies, such as Stability AI and Meta, have developed similar tools that can create background audio and synthesize sounds using prompts.
YouTube has explored AI music generation in other ways, including a music remixer that lets users “restyle” popular songs for Shorts and Dream Track, which allows users to hum songs and turn them into music tracks in the style of participating artists.
Meanwhile, Google is rolling out a new update to Google Play Services, which will automatically restart Android phones and tablets if they have been locked for three consecutive days.
According to GSM Arena, this security feature aims to protect user data by putting the device into a “Before First Unlock” state, where data is encrypted and harder to access. Once the device is locked for three days, it will automatically reboot and require the user to enter their passcode to access their data.
This feature is designed to prevent unauthorised access to sensitive information.
Apple introduced a similar feature in iOS 18.1, called Inactivity Reboot, which also automatically restarts the device after a period of inactivity.
Google’s update is a welcome addition to Android devices, enhancing their security and protecting user data. The latest Google Play Services update is labelled 25.14 and is currently being rolled out to Android devices. This feature will not be available on Wear OS devices.
