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As generative AI gets better, what will happen to artists? | TechCrunch

Nov 05, 2024 - techcrunch.com
Suno CEO Mikey Shulman discussed the use of AI in music creation at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, arguing that it can be an empowering tool for artists. He had students at Berklee College of Music use Suno to create a song, demonstrating that AI can augment creative work, much like a drum machine or synthesizer. However, he acknowledged that some artists feel these tools are using their work without consent to create products that could potentially replace them.

The entertainment industry has mixed reactions to AI tools. While some companies like Splice have begun incorporating AI to help customers improve their craft, others have faced backlash and lawsuits for alleged unlicensed use of copyrighted songs. Despite potential job losses, some believe that AI will lead to more art creation as it becomes more accessible to a wider audience.

Key takeaways:

  • Suno CEO Mikey Shulman introduced his generative AI music tool to a songwriting class at Berklee College of Music, arguing that it can be an empowering tool for creatives.
  • There is a debate in the creative industry about the use of AI tools, with some arguing they can augment creative work, while others worry they are training off of artists' work without consent and could potentially replace them.
  • Companies like Splice have started to incorporate AI into their services to musicians, with CEO Kakul Srivastava arguing that it could lead to more art being created.
  • Despite the potential benefits, there has been backlash from the entertainment industry, with Hollywood writers campaigning for job protection against AI and companies like Suno facing lawsuits over the use of copyrighted songs in their training data.
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