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Was Seventeen almost cancelled with AI rumors from this article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4ngr3r0914o
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The claims made in the BBC article suggest that the K-pop group Seventeen has been using AI to create their music, which has sparked controversy among fans and industry professionals. However, Seventeen's member-producer Woozi and their management agency, PLEDIS Entertainment, have refuted these claims, stating that all of Seventeen's music is written and composed by human creators. Woozi clarified that while he has explored AI technology to understand its potential and limitations, it has not been used in their songwriting process. This clarification was made on Woozi's Instagram and supported by PLEDIS Entertainment. The BBC article was later updated to include Woozi's statement, but it initially caused significant backlash from fans who felt the media outlet was not taking the band seriously. The controversy highlights the ongoing debate in the K-pop industry about the use of AI in music production and the importance of maintaining the authenticity and personal touch that fans value in their favorite artists' work. BBC, NewsBytes.