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The debate over allowing AI to write our music
Manage episode 506607626 series 129859
Tech innovator Kevin Surace recently said that artificial intelligence can solve the problem of writer's block. It can complete half-written songs. It can write lyrics when we hit the wall. It can figure out a great new bridge for your song. And it's true: AI can do those things, but should we let it? When does a song become something other than an artist's creation? Where is the line? AI music is already here, and will become more common. We sit down with musicians and songwriters to discuss it.
Our guests:
- Sarah De Valliere, singer/songwriter, pianist, composer
- Jimmie Highsmith, saxophonist and flutist
- Scott Regan, musician and host of Open Tunings on WRUR and WITH
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Manage episode 506607626 series 129859
Tech innovator Kevin Surace recently said that artificial intelligence can solve the problem of writer's block. It can complete half-written songs. It can write lyrics when we hit the wall. It can figure out a great new bridge for your song. And it's true: AI can do those things, but should we let it? When does a song become something other than an artist's creation? Where is the line? AI music is already here, and will become more common. We sit down with musicians and songwriters to discuss it.
Our guests:
- Sarah De Valliere, singer/songwriter, pianist, composer
- Jimmie Highsmith, saxophonist and flutist
- Scott Regan, musician and host of Open Tunings on WRUR and WITH
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Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.
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Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter.
Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.
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Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.
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