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AI-made Suno slop pulls listeners away from real music
ai5 hours ago

AI-made Suno slop pulls listeners away from real music

Terrence O’Brien investigates a Suno AI trend in which Reddit users listen almost exclusively to AI-generated music and even abandon traditional streaming platforms; few on-record interviews leave the reasons unclear, but posts claim AI tracks better match their tastes and allow exploration of far-out genres. The piece weighs theories of narcissism versus laziness as motivations—leaning toward laziness and the lure of instant gratification—while framing AI-generated music as part of a broader struggle to discover music amid overwhelming choices and algorithmic curation, with questions about the future of art and human musicians.

Google brings Lyria 3 AI music to Gemini for 30-second prompt-generated tracks
technology3 months ago

Google brings Lyria 3 AI music to Gemini for 30-second prompt-generated tracks

Google is deploying Lyria 3 in the Gemini app, allowing users to generate 30-second AI music from prompts (and image prompts), with auto lyrics optional, built-in album art, and an embedded SynthID for attribution. It enforces copyright safeguards (not copying named artists), and the feature is live in Gemini web today with mobile rollout in a few days; AI Pro/Ultra subscribers get higher usage limits.

Liza Minnelli Debuts AI-Assisted Comeback Track After 13 Years
entertainment4 months ago

Liza Minnelli Debuts AI-Assisted Comeback Track After 13 Years

Liza Minnelli releases her first new music in 13 years, joining an AI-created deep house track called Kids, Wait Til You Hear This and stressing that the project uses AI arrangements rather than AI vocals, with ownership and artist control emphasized. The track is part of a broader AI-in-music wave that includes Art Garfunkel and precedes a larger discussion about AI’s impact on musicians, as labels and startups expand collaborations with generative tools (e.g., Udio, Suno, Klay) and partnerships like Merlin. The piece reflects a tension between innovative tech-enabled creativity and concerns about job displacement for human musicians.

Logic Pro Gets AI Co-Pilots: Synth Player and Chord ID Boost Music Creation in Creator Studio
technology4 months ago

Logic Pro Gets AI Co-Pilots: Synth Player and Chord ID Boost Music Creation in Creator Studio

Apple unveils updated Logic Pro for Mac and iPad with AI-powered features: a Synth Player that can generate chords and bass parts, and a Chord ID “personal music theory expert” that can turn audio or MIDI into ready-to-use chord progressions. The iPad version gains Music Understanding via natural-language prompts or existing recordings. Both are part of Apple’s Creator Studio bundle, priced at $12.99/month or $129/year; Mac Logic Pro remains a $200 standalone app, while the iPad price is currently subscription-based (about $5/month) with long-term pricing to be confirmed. The updates are set to launch with the Creator Studio bundle on January 28 and will cover both Mac and iPad devices.

The Rising Influence of AI in Music: Opportunities and Ethical Dilemmas
technology5 months ago

The Rising Influence of AI in Music: Opportunities and Ethical Dilemmas

AI-generated music has become mainstream, with major labels embracing it despite musicians' fears that it could devalue human creativity and threaten their livelihoods. Labels are forming deals with AI companies to allow the use and remixing of artists' work, claiming it will foster new creative possibilities and democratize music creation. However, artists and critics remain skeptical about the long-term implications, transparency of deals, and the potential for AI to undermine traditional revenue streams and artistic integrity.

AI-Generated Country Songs Dominate Billboard Charts
technology6 months ago

AI-Generated Country Songs Dominate Billboard Charts

An AI-generated country song titled 'Walk My Walk' by a fictional group called Breaking Rust has topped Billboard's 'Country Digital Song Sales' chart, highlighting the growing prevalence of algorithmically generated music and its impact on the industry, with major labels and platforms embracing AI artists despite concerns about authenticity and artist livelihood.

Universal Music Group Advances AI Music Initiatives and Settles Lawsuit with Udio
business6 months ago

Universal Music Group Advances AI Music Initiatives and Settles Lawsuit with Udio

The settlement between Universal Music Group and Udio marks a significant victory for musicians and the music industry, as it restricts AI-generated music to a controlled platform, ensures artists' permission and compensation, and challenges the notion that AI training on copyrighted music can be free of cost. This outcome signals a potential shift in how AI and copyright law intersect in the music industry, emphasizing the importance of paying for training data and protecting human creativity.