Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know Will AI Ruin Music? with Wyclef Jean
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Jan 28, 2026 Wyclef Jean, Haitian-born musician and former Fugees member known for The Score and activism, argues AI as a creative tool and urges artists to adapt. He discusses sampling versus AI, legal and ethical risks, and new music-economy models. He also recounts moments from Haitian history, from the 1791 revolution to modern politics, and offers ideas for reparations and sustainable cultural investment.
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Own The Tools, Don't Fear Them
- Learn how AI tools work and use them creatively rather than fearing them.
- Teach younger creators coding and AI so they can own and build the tools, not be displaced by them.
AI As The Next Studio Tool
- AI is an extension of existing studio tools and automation, not a mysterious replacement.
- Recognize machine learning as another evolution in creative tooling, like programming a mixing board.
Enforce Copyright With Tech And Policy
- Push for legal enforcement and tech to detect copyright theft in AI training.
- Demand policies and 'AI police' that identify and penalize people who steal creators' work.
