India, Dec. 26 -- Voice-cloning tools are transforming music and artistic expression - but raising urgent questions about consent, gender and power.

From AI-feminised avatars to simulated female vocals, male-dominated tech platforms are reshaping who gets to "speak" in music.

As voices become data, the line between creative experimentation and gendered appropriation grows increasingly blurred.

Voice cloning technology platforms like ElevenLabs allow anyone to replicate a voice using just a few seconds of audio, for a small fee. These technologies are reshaping cultural and artistic expression.

In 2023, Canadian musician Grimes released a clone of her voice, saying that "it's cool to be fused with a machine". Similarly, American compos...