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AI Music Is Coming — But Who’s Getting Paid?
The Next Generation Won’t Know Music Without AI
Whether we like it or not, the shift has already started. AI isn’t some distant future—it’s the present. From tools that generate melodies in seconds to AI voices indistinguishable from real artists, we’re watching the music industry change in real time.
Our kids will likely listen to more AI-made music than human-made music. That’s not dystopian, it’s just where the technology is heading.
The Dangerous Grey Area: Rights and Royalties
What isn’t clear is where the music is being sourced from. AI is being trained on catalogs of past work — music written, performed, and produced by real humans. So who’s getting paid when that work is reused to generate new tracks?
We can’t afford another tech wave that builds billion-dollar tools off the backs of unpaid creatives.
CGI Didn’t Kill the Film Industry — AI Won’t Kill Music
Just like CGI transformed movies, AI is going to reshape music. But just like directors, actors, and writers weren’t erased by visual effects, artists won’t vanish either — if we protect them.
In fact, the best stories and the best songs often come from the most human places. There will always be space for that. But we need to draw the lines early.
“Let’s not be another predatory generation that scrapes the internet and forgets to pay the people who actually make the art.” — Yudu Gray Jr.
AI Isn’t the Enemy — Exploitation Is
I think Timbaland is ahead of the curve — always has been. But what would be truly powerful is if he used this platform to advocate for transparency, fairness, and artist equity in this AI-powered world.
It’s not about stopping AI. It’s about steering it toward a future that works for the creators — not just the corporation
Where Do You Stand?
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