Switched on Pop Is that new song you like AI? Here’s how you can tell
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Jul 15, 2025 Discover the rise of The Velvet Sundown, an AI band that mastered psychedelic protest anthems, leaving listeners questioning the lines between human and machine music. Engage in a playful game of 'AI or Human?' showcasing deepfakes and uncanny song creations. Explore the five signs that unveil artificial music, from peculiar rhymes to chameleonic vocals. With AI music evolving rapidly, this episode grapples with the ethical implications and authenticity of music in a tech-dominated era. Brace for a surprising blend of classic influences and AI innovation.
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AI's Juvenile Rhyming Patterns
- AI lyrics often feature juvenile, overly perfect rhymes lacking internal or multi-syllabic complexity.
- This simplistic rhyming contrasts sharply with more sophisticated human lyricism that bends vowels and uses slant rhymes.
AI's Obvious Musical Borrowing
- AI songs frequently borrow heavily from their training data, echoing iconic melodies and timbres.
- This results in AI tracks resembling classic songs by iconic artists like Pink Floyd or Buffalo Springfield.
Inconsistent AI Vocal Identity
- AI music lacks consistent vocal identity, with different songs featuring distinctly different voices.
- This vocal inconsistency reveals that AI does not mimic a singular human performer realistically.
