[barelyauser]

It is useful to keep in mind the difference of 'music' and 'musical industry'. Musical industry relies on 'celebrity' and social interactions. It relies very little on its efficiency or performance at 'making music'. People want to hear what person 'X' is singing, and what 'story' they are telling.

To the very few that care only about the sound waves, AI will triumph because it will craft music that is perfect for that specific persons taste, and even include other parameters like tone, mood, state of mind, place of residence, weather...

[soco]

The music, I guess. But there are people who like the artist - their interviews, shows, you name it. Not sure how's that going to map on AI-generated music. And no, avatars don't cut it - they are known to be fake so whoever appreciates Dolly Parton for what she's doing will not feel for some avatar issuing the correct words.

[ChatGTP]

That sounds quite bleak, we're all really going to be living in our own worlds soon aren't we? "Hey did you hear the new album perfectly tailored for me yesterday?...of course you didn't".