Amanda Lear, a French singer and performance artist, has accused Miley Cyrus of plagiarism, claiming that Cyrus' 2023 song "Redlights" closely resembles Lear's 1978 track "The Sphinx." Lear shared her concerns on Instagram, where she posted side-by-side comparisons of the two songs. According to the French newspaper Le Parisien, Lear emphasized that she, her fans, and her record company and producer all believe the song is a "total plagiarism." She cited an analysis using the AI tool ChatGPT, which reportedly found that the melody and rhythm of "Redlights" are nearly identical to "The Sphinx," with only the lyrics altered. Lear is not the first to accuse Miley Cyrus of borrowing from other artists. Earlier this year, there were reports that Cyrus' song "Flowers" had similarities to Gloria Gaynor's 1978 hit "I Will Survive," leading to speculation about inspiration rather than outright copying. However, in the case of "Redlights," Lear is making a more direct claim of plagiarism, focusing on musical composition rather than lyrical content. Lear plans to reach out to Miley Cyrus' record company through her own record label to formally address the issue. However, it is unclear whether this will result in a resolution, such as a settlement, legal action, or acknowledgment of the original song. The music industry often deals with such disputes through legal channels, but the outcome can vary depending on the strength of the evidence and the willingness of both parties to negotiate. Plagiarism claims in the music industry are not uncommon, but they often require proof of direct copying or unauthorized use of a copyrighted work. In this case, Lear is relying on both personal belief and AI-generated analysis to support her claim. Whether "Redlights" will be formally recognized as a case of plagiarism remains to be seen, as it will depend on legal and industry responses.