AI music at the Olympics became an unexpected talking point after Czech ice dancers Kateřina Mrázková and Daniel Mrázek incorporated a generated track into their rhythm dance program.

The sibling duo made their Olympic debut with a routine that blended a traditional rock anthem with an AI-created composition. During the broadcast, an NBC commentator casually noted that the opening segment of the music was AI-generated—an admission that surprised viewers as much as the pair’s gravity-defying lifts.

A Rhythm Dance With an AI Twist

The Olympic ice dance competition is divided into two segments: the rhythm dance and the free dance. This season’s rhythm dance theme centers on “The Music, Dance Styles, and Feeling of the 1990s.”

While other competitors leaned on recognizable hits—such as tributes to the Spice Girls or medleys of Lenny Kravitz—the Czech duo’s selection stood out. According to the International Skating Union, their rhythm dance music was listed as “One Two by AI (of 90s style Bon Jovi)” alongside “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC.

The official Olympics website confirmed that the AI-generated track was used in the rhythm dance portion before transitioning into the AC/DC classic.

Previous Backlash Over AI Music

This was not the first time AI music at the Olympics — or at least within this competitive season — drew scrutiny for the duo.

Earlier routines featured an AI-generated ’90s-inspired song that included lyrics mirroring those from “You Get What You Give” by New Radicals. Phrases such as “Wake up, kids/We got the dreamer’s disease” and “First we run, and then we laugh ’til we cry” appeared in both the AI-generated track and the original hit.

The song, titled “One Two,” even echoed the opening words of the New Radicals track. After criticism surfaced, the duo reportedly replaced the lyrics with alternative AI-generated lines that sounded stylistically similar to Bon Jovi.

Journalist Shana Bartels noted that certain phrases, such as “raise your hands, set the night on fire,” closely resembled lyrics from Bon Jovi’s “Raise Your Hands.” Observers also pointed out similarities in vocal style.

How AI-Generated Music Works

Although the specific software used by the Czech pair has not been disclosed, AI music at the Olympics reflects how large language models and music generators function. These systems are trained on vast libraries of songs and produce outputs based on statistical patterns derived from that data.

When prompted to create a song “in the style of” a particular artist, such tools may generate lyrics or melodies that resemble existing works. That capability can produce convincing results—but also raises questions about originality and influence.

A Creative Line in Competitive Sport

For Mrázková and Mrázek, their Olympic debut represents years of dedication and technical mastery. Yet AI music at the Olympics has shifted part of the spotlight from athletic performance to artistic choice.

While the use of AI-generated tracks does not violate official competition rules, it has fueled discussion about creativity, authenticity, and evolving artistic standards in figure skating.

As AI tools continue to shape music production across industries, their presence on Olympic ice suggests that the conversation is only beginning.