[pests]

Maybe if it's intentional. Making a statement by hitting the algo buttons.

And I'm not saying he's not.

But do we call it art if it's fraud?

Isn't a lot of HN readers against AI generated spam and SEO spun content?

I don't call those art, and I'm not sure yet what to call thos composer.

[juitpykyk]

What's the fraud if people like it?

You are entering into the hundreds year old "what is art" debate.

[TylerE]

When there is no human in the performance loop at all, that's flirting very close to selling a cheap blend as as 18-year old single malt.

[juitpykyk]

Where does Spotify say "our music is 100% organic human sourced, no algos involved"?

[falserum]

Does art need to “make a statement”?

I think:

- It is subjective.

- if you enjoy it, then it is art.

Doing music for profit is not a new concept, just look at pop music (and especially “boy bands”)

But if end result sounds good to a lot of people, how is that not an art?