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Warner Music Group's recent venture into AI artists isn't entirely new. In fact, the industry has flirted with the concept before, notably with FN Mecca, an AI rapper created to emulate popular urban styles. However, FN Mecca sparked controversy when he began generating content that included offensive language and racial slurs, leading to discussions about the ethics and implications of such AI personas. Notably, the controversy highlighted racial dynamics in AI creations: despite the rapper's appearance modeled after Takashi 69, the programming was attributed to white developers, which some argued was racist or at least problematic. This incident underscores the complex cultural and societal issues intertwined with AI-generated art.