UK tech company MOTH has developed a new “quantum-powered” AI music generator which it says respects the rights of those whose songs it has been trained on.
Dubbed Archaeo, the platform uses strictly artist-provided data, as opposed to “ethically murky, scraped datasets” which some AI platforms have been criticised for using.
MOTH also claims the platform is enhanced by quantum computing, marking a “breakthrough in quantum’s real-world creative applications – with wider potential across music, media, gaming and more”.
Quantum computing is a developing technology which uses the principles of quantum mechanics to perform calculations, in theory significantly speeding up performance of certain functions.
In order to showcase the capabilities of Archaeo, MOTH has teamed up with British electronic artist ILĀ to create RECURSE, a new track which uses the quantum-powered AI. Showcased online via a 24/7 interactive stream, RECURSE generates and evolves in real time.
“This is a defining moment – not just for MOTH, but for the future of creativity itself,” says Dr. Ilana Wisby, CEO of MOTH. “RECURSE demonstrates the power of quantum AI to support and enhance, and not just take from, artists. It’s a blueprint for a new kind of creative technology – one that’s driven by imagination, rooted in ethics and designed to serve artists, not replace them.
“With Archaeo, we’ve supercharged generative AI by plugging a quantum capability into the engine room empowering artists like ILĀ to break new creative boundaries in ways never before possible.”
“Working with MOTH’s technology was a fascinating experience and has helped me create something genuinely new which feels like it’s pushing boundaries,” ILĀ continues. “As a tool, it focuses on expanding creative possibilities rather than simply replacing the artist. This feels very much like a collaboration – working with a technology that’s pushing me to do new, interesting, and surprising things.”
“AI predicts what’s likely. Quantum reveals what’s possible,” Dr. Wisby says. “That’s the future we’re building. Archaeo isn’t just another generative AI tool – it’s a quantum-powered engine for creativity. Our collaboration with ILĀ is a demonstration of what’s possible when we stop training models on the past and start creating tools that empower artists to define the future on their own terms.”
Learn more about Archaeo at MOTH.
