Did a ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Songwriter Really Use ChatGPT to Write ‘Soda Pop’?

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the song "Soda Pop" by the K-pop group Saja Boys. Some reports claimed that the songwriter used ChatGPT, an AI language model, to write the lyrics. However, the article suggests that this claim may have been based on a mistranslated report. The article notes that the songwriter, who goes by the name "KPop Demon Hunters," has denied using ChatGPT and stated that the lyrics were written by hand. The report that sparked the controversy was apparently a mistranslation from Korean to English, leading to the misconception about the use of ChatGPT. The article emphasizes that the true origin of the lyrics remains unclear, and the songwriter's denial of using ChatGPT has not been conclusively proven or disproven. The article concludes by stating that the controversy highlights the ongoing debate around the use of AI in creative industries and the potential implications for the authenticity of artistic works.