"Whatever Happens to Musicians Will Happen to AI"

*I'm always referring to musicians and thir situations,, but I rarely talk to them directly. Here I do

https://medium.com/@bruces/whatever-happens-to-music-will-happen-to-ai-2026-9a4482a2a012

Whatever Happens to Music Will Happen to AI (2026)

Whatever Happens to Music Will Happen to AI

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@bruces Speaking of music and AI - have you followed the Steve Terreberry "accidental viral AI hit" saga?

He might not be your cup of tea, but I find this fascinating. It's a story in three acts and where it ends up is not at all obvious in the beginning :)

1) Goofing around: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_qhYjVyawk

2) OMG what have I started: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_qhYjVyawk

3) Maestro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_qhYjVyawk

AI Music is COOKED!

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@bruces Deep and insightful take on AI, with many delightful bits of knowledge. Something similar could be said of Painters, Actors, Tailors, etc....

Still, it is true there aren't as many musicians as before, as we can get music through technology. It is harder to live a good life as an artist. On the other hand, anyone can hear the latest music (or Du Fay) anywhere, at moment notice.

@bruces Maybe best thing Sterling’s ever written.