'Even if this was a genre popularised by human artists, it would still look like shit'
'The ability to say no': Artists demand consent over AI use of their music
As labels strike deals with AI start-ups, advocacy groups warn that the artists whose voices and work make those deals valuable are being shut out.
‘This Is Not Me’: Inside the AI Scams Driving Musicians Crazy
Indie artists are constantly finding AI-generated slop and direct impersonations on their streaming pages, and it's only getting worse.
AI Artists Have No Role Models
Prompt Engineers Lack Any Canon, Don't You? AI artists have an existential problem: they consume only their own work, severing the dialogue of culture that…
The AI Industry Has a Major Problem: Most People Aren’t Freaks Who Want an AI Agent Running Their Whole Life
There's a problem for AI agents like Meta's Muse: ordinary people don't seem very interested in what they're offering.
Inside the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Era of AI in Music
From juicing demos to cloning vocals, AI music tools are creeping into the workflows of top producers, songwriters and artists. It’s mostly happening behind closed doors — for now
SlopTracker — Exposing AI-Generated Artists on Spotify
AI-generated artists are flooding Spotify, racking up millions of streams, and siphoning revenue from real musicians. See the receipts.
Find an Artist Who Doesn't Use Generative AI | Hire Human Artists
Looking for an artist for your next project? Our human artist directory is full of over 400 artists who have pledged not to use gen AI.
Is AI ruining… fashion?
There are compelling reasons to believe that slop is no longer just limited to the internet. From AI design tools to trend scraping and fast fashion… This video makes a compelling argument that AI plays a role in why so few fashion brands have unique identities anymore. [Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaxXspZQYkc]
Really, you made this without AI? Prove it
The quest to find the ‘Fair Trade’ logo for human-made content.
AI music tools challenge Bay Area musicians
AI music tools challenge Bay Area musicians: As affordable AI platforms spread, artists debate creativity, copyright and survival.
I Work in Hollywood. Everyone Who Used to Make TV Is Now Secretly Training AI
For screenwriters like me—and job seekers all over—AI gig work is the new waiting tables. In eight months, I’ve done 20 of these soul-crushing contracts for five different platforms. It’s bad.
Why We’re Banning AI
We urgently need to protect human thought and creativity. Our magazine is committing itself to remaining handmade. Ensure every publication you support does the same.
Rewildpunk: The Counterculture AI Actually Needs
Punk took music back from the labels. Here’s how we take intelligence back from Silicon Valley.
