Isabella Gomez-Sarmiento
NPR Music reporter who explains the Velvet Sundown project, the AI-generated catalog, and the controversy around AI in music.
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Sep 26, 2025 • 30min
What AI means for your money, music and love life
Dr. Marissa Cohen, a marriage and family therapist, dives into the intriguing world of AI in dating, sharing her own surprising experiences with an AI companion. She highlights why some seek out chatbots for romance, while cautioning about the risks of avoiding genuine connection. Joining her is Isabella Gomez-Sarmiento, NPR Music reporter, who discusses the Velvet Sundown, an AI-generated band stirring controversy for its generic sound and the concerns it raises over artist compensation and transparency in the music industry.
