Video sharing giant, YouTube subsidiary of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is reportedly in discussions with top record labels to license songs for training artificial intelligence music tools. The proposed deal aims to clone the music of popular artists using AI. What Happened: YouTube is attempting to secure the music industry’s support by offering upfront payments. The platform requires the labels’ content to legally train AI song generators in preparation for the launch of new tools this year, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Major…