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Fans turn to AI to create team songs ahead of World Cup

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Football world governing body FIFA commissioned its official World Cup anthem from musicians Jelly Roll and Carin Leon
[AFP]

Football fans across the world are increasingly using artificial intelligence to create songs supporting their national teams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, opening fresh debate around creativity, originality and copyright in the music industry.

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