Frank Rondel
Grammy-nominated singer Charlie Puth has officially been appointed as chief music officer of the AI-driven music technology platform Moises, a role that will see him shape both creative and product strategies for the company, reports customreceipt.com via NBC News. Puth, who has long used the platform in his own music-making process, emphasized that the technology is designed to augment, not replace, musicians. “Every musician I know is using Moises, and I’ve been using it in my own creative process for years,” he stated. “It opens up possibilities that used to take hours or expensive studio setups, whether isolating vocals to study technique or experimenting with arrangements in real time.”
The appointment comes amid ongoing debates in Hollywood regarding the regulation of artificial intelligence, particularly concerning its application in creative industries. While some artists remain cautious about AI-generated content, several companies have moved to secure licensing agreements with high-profile talent to ensure ethical use of their voices and likenesses. ElevenLabs, an AI voice generation platform, has collaborated with actors including Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine to license their voices for generative audio projects, while singer Liza Minnelli contributed to an AI-generated album produced through the company.
Puth has publicly supported exploring AI in music. In 2023, he became one of the first celebrities to sign an AI music partnership, working with Google to make his voice accessible for AI-generated soundtracks on YouTube Shorts. He has also hosted Moises-based fan competitions, such as the “Jam Sessions” contest, leveraging the platform for community engagement and creative experimentation. “AI, when done right, isn’t here to replace musicians,” Puth remarked regarding his role at Moises.
Founded in 2019, Moises specializes in AI-powered music tools for professional and amateur creators alike. Its services include isolating vocals and instruments, altering song keys, and generating correct guitar chords for tracks. In recent developments, the platform has introduced an AI-augmented studio, allowing users to create song stems using either text prompts or audio references. Despite these capabilities, Moises deliberately does not generate full songs from a single prompt, differentiating itself from other AI music generators, according to co-founder and CEO Geraldo Ramos. “You can generate building blocks of music with text. For example, you can start with a guitar and say, ‘I want a bass here that’s funky and groovy.’ And then it creates a bass that fits your initial input. But you can’t just go from zero to a full song with only one prompt. We don’t offer that solution,” Ramos said.
Puth has leveraged Moises to prepare for high-profile performances, including his rendition of the national anthem at Super Bowl LX, and to explore variations for his upcoming album, Whatever’s Clever!. With 70 million users worldwide, the platform has become a staple in music production and remixing, appealing to creators who require precision in isolating elements or experimenting with arrangements without extensive studio resources.
The music industry has increasingly negotiated AI licensing deals to ensure fair compensation for artists. Last year, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group reached agreements with AI studios Stability AI and Udio, resolving copyright disputes and establishing frameworks for AI use. Separately, major labels including Sony Music Entertainment partnered with smaller firms like Klay to create licensed AI music applications. Moises itself also collaborates with singers to record proprietary AI voice models, compensating performers and sharing a portion of subscription revenue with them.
As AI-generated tracks become more prevalent, streaming platforms and listeners have called for transparency. A recent Spotify poll of 6,300 users advocated for clear labeling of AI-created songs and options to filter them out entirely. Industry leaders, including Harvey Mason Jr., president and CEO of the Recording Academy, acknowledge the challenges of integrating AI while maintaining recognition for human artistry. Mason noted that professional musicians often use AI as a creative aid, rather than a replacement, to overcome songwriting blocks or explore new ideas.
Ramos highlighted that Moises avoids much of the backlash aimed at AI generators because it does not produce entire songs independently. This approach has allowed partnerships with artists like Puth, who believes human imperfection is what makes music relatable. In social media remarks, he emphasized that AI can erase the small flaws that give music its emotional depth, asserting, “AI is never going to wipe us off the planet creatively. We are all imperfect beings, but that’s what makes art relatable.”
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