Les 20 meilleurs musiciens sélectionnés pour le premier concours de musique par IA en Éthiopie

L'Institut d'intelligence artificielle a annoncé les 20 meilleurs musiciens parmi plus de 600 candidatures lors du premier concours de musique par IA en Éthiopie, suite à son lancement le mois dernier. L'événement, organisé en collaboration avec la Fana Media Corporation et xAI, offre aux gagnants un prix d'un million de birrs.

Dans le prolongement du concours lancé le 14 Megabit 2018 EC (23 mars 2026), qui a enregistré plus de 33 500 inscriptions et des centaines de soumissions, la Fana Media Corporation, l'Institut d'intelligence artificielle (EAII) et xAI ont organisé l'annonce de la sélection le 19 Miazia 2018 EC à Addis-Abeba.

Parmi plus de 600 œuvres participantes, les 20 meilleurs musiciens ont été sélectionnés lors de la dernière journée.

Un prix d'un million de birrs attend les grands vainqueurs.

Ce concours de musique par IA, évalué par des humains, exploite la technologie pour évaluer la créativité humaine, offrant aux musiciens talentueux des opportunités de présenter leurs compétences aux employeurs et au public. L'institut fait progresser la recherche en IA pour relever les défis sociétaux et vise à positionner l'Éthiopie comme le hub de l'IA en Afrique d'ici 2030.

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