Guest John Seabrook explores AI's impact on music industry as labels and artists like Drake embrace AI. Discusses AI vs. human creativity, songwriter future with AI, artist payouts, and record industry support for artists.
Major labels and musicians like Drake are cautiously embracing AI in music for novel collaborations and revenue streams.
The music industry is proactive in integrating AI tools, drawing from past disruptions to navigate advancements and protect musical assets.
Deep dives
AI's Impact on the Music Industry
AI's potential to revolutionize the music industry by offering new creative collaborations and tools is explored. While skepticism exists about AI in creative fields, the use of AI models like voice cloning and generative AI in music is gaining popularity. Major labels and artists cautiously embrace AI, recognizing its potential for novel collaborations and revenue streams.
Challenges and Adaptations from Technological Disruptions
Reflecting on past disruptions like Napster, the music industry is proactive in integrating AI tools. Lessons from the Napster era inform strategies for navigating AI advancements, aiming to protect musical assets and maintain relevancy amidst technological shifts.
Role of Labels and Independent Artists in AI Era
The shifting dynamics between major labels and independent artists amidst AI advancements are examined. While labels offer resources for creating global superstars and protecting music rights, independent artists benefit from the creator economy's self-publishing opportunities. The balance between label support and artistic independence in the AI era is evolving.
Future Prospects and Consumer Perspectives
The evolving landscape of AI in music production prompts reflections on potential consumer backlash and artist concerns. Questions arise regarding the ethics and distinctions between AI-generated and human-created music. As AI revolutionizes music creation, the industry navigates challenges while exploring novel opportunities for collaboration and creative expression.
Chat GPT isn’t going to top the Billboard Hot 100 any time soon, but something is happening with AI and music—something’s BEEN happening. Unlike in entertainment and journalism, big music labels and even musicians like Drake and Grimes are cautiously embracing the latest in AI. And the results are not all bad! New Yorker writer John Seabrook sits down with Max to explain why the music industry has historically adopted new technologies, and how that Muddies the Waters around what is made by humans vs. what is made by machines. What does the future of songwriting look like with an AI Bob Dylan? Will a tide of lowbrow AI slop hurt artist payouts? And what’s really behind the record industry standing with artists?
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