An Ice Dance Duo Skated To AI Music At The Olympics

AI music Olympics debut raises questions about creativity, copyright, and the future of artistic expression in figure skating competitions.
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An Ice Dance Duo Skated To AI Music At The Olympics
When Czech ice dancers Kateřina Mrázková and Daniel Mrázek took the ice at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, they became the first Olympic competitors to incorporate AI-generated music into their rhythm dance routine. The sibling duo's choice—pairing an artificial intelligence composition styled after 1990s rock with AC/DC's "Thunderstruck"—complied with International Skating Union rules but ignited a global conversation about technology's role in artistic sports. Credit: Jared C. Tilton / Getty Images The controversy centers on a fundamental tension facing modern athletes: how to fulfill strict musical requirements while navigating complex copyright landscapes. This season's rhythm dance theme mandated music capturing "the feeling of the 1990s," yet securing licenses for popular tracks remains a persistent hurdle for skaters worldwide. Mrázková and Mrázek's solution—commissioning an AI to create original 90s-style rock—highlights both the …