“If you’re using Splice packs, you’re using other people’s sounds… that’s no different, in my mind. The hypocrisy in the industry is insane…” says the house legend.
The Music Industry Crosses an AI Tipping Point
AI music remains a touchy subject for many musicians. Suno CEO Mikey Shulman says he's not worried: “People are starting to be a little more comfortable being public and upfront” about creating with AI.
‘It has your name on it, but I don’t think it’s you’: how AI is impersonating musicians on Spotify
Fraudulent music streams have long been a scourge for the industry, but experts say generative AI has supercharged it
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
‘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.
'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.
AI music is flooding streaming platforms. But listeners like it less and less
Music fans are becoming increasingly uncomfortable with AI songs, according to a recent study.
The Millions of Songs Mashed Into AI-Generated Music
Explore the astonishing amount of music available to AI developers.
Deezer and Ipsos study: AI fools 97% of listeners
Deezer and Ipsos unveil a unique study exploring perceptions around AI and music, conducted across 8 countries. Discover the surprising results!
Jeff Mills Drifts Into the Cosmos
AI is the latest of a long succession of tools trying to make things easier for us, and it’s always been there, and it’s always affected the music. Maybe we didn’t fear as much, but musicians just have to be more creative and to be more elusive.
“Adapt or give up and become an Uber driver”: Diplo has harsh words for music producers sceptical of AI
The producer praised AI's ability to provide him with the "best" vocal takes, before doubling down on his controversial opinion on X.
An Indian politician says scandalous audio clips are AI deepfakes. We had them tested
Deepfake experts noted that AI can be used as a cover by politicians when embarrassing audio and video clips of them emerge.
The Phony Comforts of AI Optimism
A few months ago, Casey Newton of Platformer ran a piece called "The phony comforts of AI skepticism," framing those who would criticize generative AI as "having fun," damning them as "hyper-fixated on the things [AI] can't do." I am not going to focus too hard on this
Soulless: List of AI Artists Hiding on Spotify
Soulless: AI music is stealing from real artists. AI music analyzer (open source).
Soulless: List of AI Artists Hiding on Spotify
Soulless: AI music is stealing from real artists. AI music analyzer (open source).
Confessions of an Unrepentant Slop Snob
A framework for thinking about when AI involvement is additive or a violation
AI* and music
* I’m neither “pro-AI” nor “anti-AI.” I’ve been blocked for being perceived as both. —Actually, I’m honestly more anti-AI than pro-AI thus far, aside from specialized models and specific use cases, but I’m willing to consider information that’s new to me
Engram is a sampler that turns broken AI hallucinations into music
SlopTracker — Exposing AI-Generated Artists on Spotify
Soulless: List of AI Artists Hiding on Spotify
Spotify's AI Problem Is So Bad Random People Are Stepping In to Track the Slop
The Millions of Songs Mashed Into AI-Generated Music
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