Barack Obama: "For elevator music, AI is going to work fine, but Bob Dylan?"

Nov 19, 2023 ·

Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, has recently announced a new project that seeks to use artificial intelligence (AI) to create elevator music. The initiative is meant to add an element of creativity and relaxation to the mundane daily task of taking the elevator.

The idea behind this project is to use AI algorithms to generate music from any source material, be it real-world audio or a simple string of data. This generated music will then be played in elevators all over the world. The goal is to create a unique experience for those who are stuck waiting for an elevator. By playing soothing, yet unique music, instead of the standard elevator muzak, they would be able to relax and enjoy their wait.

In order to make this project possible, Obama has enlisted the help of some of the biggest names in the music industry. Among them are Grammy-award winning producer and composer Mark Mothersbaugh, techno DJ and producer Moby, and artist and composer Yoko Ono. All of them will be contributing their knowledge and skills to bring the project to fruition.

To ensure that the elevator music created through AI is both useful and enjoyable, the team behind the project will also use data gathered from people's reactions to the music. This data will be used to adjust the soundscapes and melodies, so that the resulting music is tailored to the individual listener's tastes.

With this project, Obama hopes to show how AI can be used to bring together art and technology, and how these two seemingly disparate fields can be combined to create something truly special. Through this initiative, he also hopes to celebrate the creativity of some of the world's most renowned musicians, and offer a unique musical experience to those taking the elevator.