Why We’re Still Early on AI Music

There’s been a lot of discussion (and concern) about the impact of generative AI on music and whether the industry is on the verge of another Napster moment. But according to Jessica Powell, CEO of AudioShake, it’s going to take a lot more than a text prompt to kill music as we know it.

On today’s episode, Jessica and I did a dive deep into the rise of generative music, its actual opportunities, and what it means for the industry moving forward.

At the end of our conversation, we also included an audio version of the essay that Jessica wrote for Trapital: “Is Generative Music Really the Next Napster?”

00:00 Will AI music have a Napster moment?

08:07 The rise of generative music

12:14 Main challenges and opportunities

20:26 Audio essay: “Is Generative Music Really the Next Napster?”

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