FT Tech Tonic Coming soon: Will AI ruin music?
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Aug 27, 2025 Explore the intriguing world of AI music generators that can create original tracks almost indistinguishable from human-made songs. Listen to the heated debate on whether this technology heralds a new era of creativity or poses a serious threat to musicians' livelihoods. Delve into the legal and ethical dilemmas surrounding AI in music production, raising questions about quality versus quantity. Is this revolution in music simply technophobia, or could it lead to AI's dominance over the creative process?
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Mixed Reactions To AI Clips
- Ludovic plays several AI-generated clips and alternates between calling them "horrific" and praising one as "actually really quite good."
- These reactions illustrate the wildly variable quality and emotional impact of AI-created music.
AI Matches Human Sound Quality
- AI music generators can now produce songs that often sound nearly indistinguishable from human-made tracks.
- This capability creates deep questions about originality and the role of human creativity in music.
Split Between Opportunity And Threat
- Some musicians view generative AI as the next frontier that builds on collective human accomplishment.
- Others see it as a potential existential threat to livelihoods and the practice of making music.