India, Nov. 14 -- With artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly being used in music production, composer Anu Malik believes technology can assist musicians but cannot replace the originality that goes into creating a song. The composer, who has worked in the industry for over 50 years and returned to the singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa as a super judge for his fourth stint, says, "AI is recreating what has been done by various composers and lyricists over the years. It just gets that kind of feel, but it doesn't create something absolutely new. It's called AI-assisted, thus it's not your original score that's coming out." He advises composers to treat AI as a tool rather than a substitute for their own ideas. "There's a lot of experimentation going on in terms of sound music production, so there is no attention given to the words. Where are the great lyrics today? In our time, lyrics were the king, but anything is being made today," he says. A song's lasting appeal, says the 66-year-old, lies in its ability to connect with listeners. "People remember great songs with great words. At the end of the day, people are very smart. they'll want to hear a song which touches their heart," he adds. Malik says he is impressed with the abundance of talent on the reality show. "India is blessed with great talent. I was taken aback by the kind of voices I heard, be it male or female," he says. Malik is also pleased to see younger musicians and composers revisiting his older work and bringing their own interpretations to it. "What is standing out is the melody of mine and the way I've created it, and that's something which I feel very proud of," he signs off....