Czech ice dancers Kateřina Mrázková and Daniel Mrázek made their Olympic debut with a rhythm dance routine that combined gravity-defying lifts and a soundtrack blending real music with AI-generated content. Their performance, set to a mix of AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” and an AI-created track titled “One Two by AI (of 90s style Bon Jovi),” drew attention not just for its athleticism but for its use of artificial intelligence in a competition where authenticity has long been a cornerstone. The International Skating Union allows AI-generated music as long as it doesn’t violate copyright or contain offensive content. The duo’s choice, while technically compliant, has sparked debate. During their routine, an NBC commentator casually noted that the first part of the music was AI-generated, a remark that underscored the growing unease around the line between human creativity and machine mimicry. The AI track, designed to evoke the 1990s, borrows heavily from real songs. Its lyrics — including “raise your hands, set the night on fire” — closely mirror those from Bon Jovi’s “Raise Your Hands,” a song from the 2000s, not the 1990s. The AI’s vocal style also mimics Bon Jovi’s signature sound, raising questions about originality and intent. This isn’t the first time the duo has faced criticism. Earlier in the season, they used an AI-generated song that replicated lyrics from New Radicals’ “You Get What You Give,” including the iconic line “Every night we smash a Mercedes Benz.” The AI even echoed the song’s structure and emotional tone, despite being entirely synthetic. The use of AI in music creation is no longer niche. Platforms like Suno and Udio allow users to generate songs from text prompts, often producing tracks that sound eerily authentic. Some creators, like Telisha Jones from Mississippi, have leveraged these tools to launch real music careers, landing a $3 million record deal under the persona Xania Monet. But the rise of AI musicians raises complex questions about authorship, compensation, and artistic integrity. For Mrázková and Mrázek, the decision to use AI music may have been driven by practical concerns—licensing costs, access to copyrighted material, or the desire to craft a unique, era-specific sound. Yet their Olympic moment, a culmination of years of training and sacrifice, now risks being overshadowed by the controversy around their soundtrack. Still, the core of ice dance remains the artistry of movement, expression, and partnership. The siblings executed a flawless routine, including a breathtaking cartwheel lift that defied physics. Their skill and chemistry are undeniable. While the use of AI music may challenge traditional notions of creativity, it also reflects the evolving nature of art in the digital age. Perhaps the real question isn’t whether the music is real, but whether the performance still moves us.