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Behind the Craft

Inside Suno, the AI Music App You Won't Be Able to Stop Listening To | Mikey Shulman (Suno)

Jan 26, 2025
Mikey Shulman, CEO and co-founder of the innovative AI music app Suno, shares fascinating insights into the future of music. He discusses how AI can both enrich and challenge the music landscape, highlighting the need for human connection in a hyper-personalized world. Mikey explains the technical challenges of music AI, the shift from passive listening to interactive experiences, and the importance of user feedback. He also elaborates on the app's goal to democratize music creation, empowering users to collaborate and share their artistic expressions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Mikey Shulman highlights the dual potential of AI in music, stressing the need for a balance between innovation and maintaining social connectivity.
  • Suno empowers users to create personalized songs from text prompts, fostering deeper emotional connections and community engagement in music-making.

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The Good vs. Bad Future of AI in Music

There is a significant concern regarding the future implications of AI in the music industry, particularly the potential for a harmful outcome. A bad future may arise from AI technologies enabling the creation of an infinite number of songs that replicate an artist's unique style without benefiting the original creator financially. Another concerning scenario involves hyper-personalized music experiences, which could lead to solitary listening habits, stripping away the social aspect of music. The speaker advocates for a positive vision where AI can enhance musical engagement, potentially leading to a billion more people enjoying and participating in music compared to current levels.

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