Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 5/5/23: Anthony Fantano on AI Drake Music, FBI Accidentally Kidnap Wrong Man, CNBC Reporter Caught On Cam w/ Billionaire, Art of Class War, Michigan's Toxic Air, Elon Musk's New Company Town, 3 Reasons Buzzfeed Died
May 5, 2023
Music expert Anthony Fantano discusses the ethics of AI-generated music and its implications for artists like Drake. Max Alvarez highlights the relationship between corporate media and labor struggles, while journalist Jordan Chariton reveals the dire effects of toxic air pollution in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The podcast also delves into the FBI's mistaken kidnapping of an innocent pilot and critiques Elon Musk's proposed company town. Spencer Snyder shares insights on BuzzFeed's downfall, exploring the challenges inherent in today’s media landscape.
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AI Impersonation
- AI music generation raises concerns about impersonation and artist reputation.
- People can use AI to create defaming or embarrassing content disguised as an artist's work.
AI Drake Song
- An AI-generated Drake and The Weeknd song highlighted AI's potential impact on music.
- The song was convincing, blurring lines between human and AI creation.
Grimes Embraces AI
- Grimes encourages AI music generation with her vocals, offering 50/50 revenue splits.
- She sets limits on lyrical content to avoid endorsing extreme or disagreeable ideologies.