Empire of the Sun’s Luke Steele likens AI music tools to a “really smart guitar pedal”

Empire of the Sun singer Luke Steele has compared AI music tools to a 'smart guitar pedal,' arguing that they empower artists who know how to use them. While acknowledging the potential for AI to displace artists, Steele maintains that the technology represents a significant creative breakthrough.
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The debate over AI in creative industries continues to intensify as artists weigh the benefits of increased productivity against concerns regarding plagiarism and job security.
Enhance your music with Free Samples from BandLab Sounds Claim News Empire of the Sun’s Luke Steele likens AI music tools to a “really smart guitar pedal” The singer also strangely opts to laughs off a question about AI’s impact on the environment.
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Recently, backers of the pro- AI movement are taking a new approach when defending its use in the studio. Instead of addressing on the plagiaristic realities of AI training , musicians are focusing on how it improves musical productivity.
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