The Phase Shift is an innovative project that combines the power of artificial intelligence with human creativity to create a unique musical experience. We are excited to introduce you to our AI-generated band, The Phase Shift, and the world they inhabit.
This project is a collaboration between human creators and advanced AI technologies, resulting in a groundbreaking fusion of music, storytelling, and interactive experiences. We invite you to explore the world of The Phase Shift, where imagination meets technology.
At its heart, The Phase Shift project is born from a human vision. We believe in the power of people using advanced AI tools to generate sounds and images, bringing imaginative worlds and compelling stories to life.
The Phase Shift band features three AI-generated young women: Mae, Astrid, and Desi. They are depicted as writing lyrics, composing music, and performing their songs. Artificial intelligence generates their likenesses, carefully designed to be unique and not represent any actual person. AI also generates the sound of their voices and assists in crafting their dialogue for interviews and interactive experiences.
Behind the AI-generated band is The Phase Shift Music Inc. (TPSMI). Think of TPSMI as the collective of human contributors - the writers, narrative designers, and musical innovators who have dedicated their talents to this experimental venture. These individuals are exploring the creative potential of AI, often outside of their primary professional pursuits. There are no employees in the traditional sense; rather, it's a collaborative effort.
The entire backstory, the universe of the Citadel, the personalities, appearances, and histories of Mae, Astrid, and Desi, and the thematic core of their stories are all original inventions of these human creators. The AI actualizes the detailed concepts and narratives first imagined by people. Each song begins with a human-conceived idea, which AI then helps to develop. Lyrics often feature contributions from both human writers and AI, with human vision guiding, modifying, and refining the creative process. Ultimately, human evaluation and approval are required for all content.
The public focus is intended for the creation - the band, their music, and their world - rather than the individual creators.
Our story unfolds in the Citadel Cycler, a marvel of future engineering. This habitat is a kilometer-wide asteroid, hollowed out, with its regolith processed to create the city's infrastructure and an ice-sealed outer shell. Spun at two rotations per minute, it generates centrifugal gravity. The Citadel travels on a unique "Castle Cycler" orbit, popularized by Buzz Aldrin, journeying between Earth and Mars and then out into the colder reaches of the solar system on an 18-month cycle.
Mae O'Connor, Astrid "Aurora" Straal, and Delhi "Desi" Singh are three 18-year-old graduates of the Citadel's prestigious Campus. As they navigate life in the vast city, they are best known for their music. During their time at the Campus, their performances were often surreptitiously recorded and shared by fellow students and even parents, gaining underground popularity as their music wasn't an "official" release from the Citadel Command. Because the trio was inseparable and always volunteered for the unpopular first shift of the day - the morning when the artificial sun transitioned to the "day phase" - they earned the nickname "The Phase Shift."
Their collective drive is to help, anytime and anywhere they can. Mae once remarked, "It's because there are three of us! We always agree, so if we do something, it's not like one of you trying something... we're a force." The name, and the sentiment, stuck. Now, as a formidable criminal gang threatens the peace of the Citadel, Mae, Astrid, and Desi find their influence growing, and they are on a path that may lead them to command the Citadel itself.
Mae (May) O'Connor: With her Irish looks, red hair, and a sprinkle of freckles, Mae has a "good stock" build reflecting her farmer ancestry. She's often the point girl of the trio - confrontational, the strongest, and undeniably brave.
Astrid (Aurora) Straal: Blonde and athletic, Astrid carries herself with the poise of a supermodel. Calm and observant, she possesses deep empathy and insight into how their actions will affect others, always seeking to improve their impact. She is the fastest and a skilled gymnast.
Delhi (Desi) Singh: Shorter and more slight, with dark skin and East Indian features, Desi is a powerhouse of encyclopedic knowledge and practical know-how. A great explainer and puzzle-solver, she's athletic with acrobatic skills and proficiency in Wendo martial arts. If Aurora is the architect and Mae the engineer, Desi is the one who builds and fixes everything. She is fiercely protective.
We are committed to responsible creation and fostering a positive community. We value user feedback and encourage you to share your thoughts as The Phase Shift's story and music unfold. (More on our ethical commitments can be found on our "AI Transparency & Ethics Statement" page).
Beyond the music and stories shared here, fans will have the option to dive deeper through our interactive application. Premium users can unlock features to privately customize and generate their own content within the world of The Phase Shift, creating unique narrative branches and visual moments.
We are transparent about the nature of this project. All our releases are marked with "Generative AI." We hope the immersive sci-fi context further signals that The Phase Shift is an innovative AI music and storytelling project.
Welcome to The Phase Shift. This project utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) as a significant tool in the creation of our music, visuals, characters, and narratives. We are excited by the creative possibilities AI offers, and we are committed to navigating this evolving landscape with transparency and a dedication to ethical practices.
Our approach is one of continuous learning and improvement. We strive to adhere to established best practices and will adapt as technology and societal standards evolve. We believe in "doing our best so far and will use the better practices as we are able."
Ethical Sourcing: We endeavor to use commercial AI services from ethical and responsible industry-leading companies that demonstrate a commitment to legal and ethical standards.
Content Safeguards: The AI image generation tools we employ, and will continue to employ, are designed with safeguards. These typically include checks on user prompts and analysis of the AI-generated output before it is released, aiming to prevent the creation of inappropriate or harmful content.
Legal Compliance: We are committed to respecting intellectual property rights and individual likeness rights. We closely monitor legal developments such as the "NO FAKES Act" and align our practices with the principles underpinning legislation designed to combat Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery (NCII) and Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), such as the "TAKE IT DOWN Act".
Character Age: The main characters of The Phase Shift - Mae, Astrid, and Desi - are depicted as 18 years old.
Internal Review: Images and content created for official The Phase Shift releases are reviewed by our human team.
User Reporting: We will implement a system for users to report any content within The Phase Shift platforms that they find concerning. All reports will be investigated promptly.
User-Generated Content: Regarding the features allowing users to generate their own content within The Phase Shift world (e.g., via a premium app subscription), the AI tools provided include the aforementioned safeguards. User submitted prompts are not used to train our AI models and do not affect other users' experience. Our user reporting system also extends to any concerns arising from such features.
Your privacy is of utmost importance to us.
No Third-Party Data Transfer: We will not transfer your personal data to any outside company.
Limited Tracking: Any individual user tracking is strictly for managing subscription status and ensuring access to appropriate content tiers.
Cookies: Our website cookies are temporary, limited to our server, and used solely to maintain your logged-in session status.
Financial Information: We do not directly collect or store credit card information. Transactions for premium services will be handled through secure, compliant third-party payment processors.
Data Disclosure: We will not divulge any personal information that you have not specifically submitted for public viewing (e.g., usernames in public forums, public chat contributions, or reviews/suggestions posted in public areas).
No Data Sharing: We have no data sharing agreements with any external entity for your personal data.
The Phase Shift project is dedicated to fostering an environment of inclusion, acceptance, and upliftment.
Empowerment: A core focus of our storytelling is the empowerment of our female lead characters. We are committed to portraying Mae, Astrid, and Desi as strong, intelligent, capable, and successful young women who support each other.
Positive Body Image: We aim to promote positive body image through our character designs and narratives.
No Victimization: We pledge to not allow the victimization or subjugation of female characters within our official narratives. The project aims to demonstrate successful strategies for young women navigating complex challenges.
Content Boundaries: Our stories will not feature firearms, gratuitous physical violence, or gross injury. While conflict exists (e.g., with the "gang"), confrontations are primarily narrative and conversational.
Age Appropriateness: The Phase Shift project, with its themes and narratives, is not intended for young children.
Community Conduct: We will strive to protect our users against bullying within our managed community spaces.
Ethical AI Services: As stated, we use commercial AI services from companies we believe are committed to ethical practices.
Evolution with Best Practices: We are committed to keeping current with evolving social standards and industry best practices regarding AI. As AI services improve and offer greater transparency and more ethically robust options, we will endeavor to adopt them.
Your voice matters.
Monitoring and Investigation: User feedback across all our platforms is monitored. Images or content raising concerns will be investigated promptly.
Consideration of Suggestions: Suggestions and comments from our community are evaluated and considered for future development and refinement of the project.
Open Discourse: We will maintain several social media accounts and community forums to facilitate discourse and interaction with our administrative team regarding the project and its direction.
This commitment to transparency, ethical practices, and positive values extends to all aspects of The Phase Shift project, including our music, music videos, the interactive app, any "live" virtual concerts or public chats, social media engagement, interviews, and marketing announcements.
Our overarching intent is to create a positive, engaging, and thought-provoking entertainment experience.
We are committed to established best practices and to evolving alongside the technology and the community we hope to build.