Dustin Ballard

Dustin Ballard, a musician and creator known for his YouTube channel "There I Ruined It," dives into the intriguing intersection of AI and music. He questions what makes music 'real' and discusses AI’s influence on creativity in songwriting. With humor, he shares personal experiences with AI-generated pieces, pondering whether these tools are enhancing or undermining authenticity in music. The talk prompts listeners to contemplate the future of artistic expression as technology evolves in the music landscape.

Join Dustin Ballard, a musician and social media creator known for his YouTube channel 'There I Ruined It,' as he explores the intersection of AI and music. He questions what makes music 'real' and shares his AI-generated faux David Bowie blues to examine authenticity. Dustin reveals how he blends his fiddle playing with AI to create parody mashups, discusses the ethics of AI use in music, and argues that these technologies can expand creative opportunities. He even dreams up innovative sound possibilities while keeping the fun alive with a humorous Nickelback mashup!