Behind the Money Coming soon from Tech Tonic: Will AI ruin music?
Aug 29, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of AI-generated music, where artificial intelligence creates tunes almost indistinguishable from human-made songs. Explore the dual nature of this technology: a revolutionary tool for some musicians and a potential threat to the livelihoods of others. Legal challenges around consent and ownership in the age of AI are also discussed, sparking a debate on whether this innovation signifies the dawn of a new era or the end of the creative process as we know it.
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AI Can Mimic Human Music Convincingly
- AI music generators can already create songs that mimic human-made tracks convincingly.
- This capability raises fundamental questions about music's future and creative value.
Immediate Reactions To AI Song Samples
- Ludovic plays examples and reacts sharply, calling some outputs "absolutely horrific" and others winners.
- These immediate reactions illustrate how AI outputs can swing from grotesque to surprisingly good.
Split Views Among Musicians
- Some musicians view generative AI as an exciting new frontier for creativity.
- Others fear it threatens the existence and earning potential of working musicians.