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> > It's not only derivative, it also lacks any thought, intent or communicative effort.

> So does most "human" art...

That's just not true. Everybody who tries to write their own songs, write their stories or draw their own pictures does it with at least some thought or intent.

> Hmm, I dunno, maybe because if you play around with it you might generate something that's close enough to what you wanted to listen to.

That might work for some music, if you only care about the surface. But even then, why not simply pick some good existing human art? By choose the simulacrum?

The things you generate with Suno are not really your art anyway. That's an illusion that these companies want to sell. It's like you invite your friend who plays the guitar and can sing, ask him/her to play a few songs and then pick the one you like. Would you claim that it's your music?

> Almost nobody could generate a good enough song or story or video or graphic or whatever in the fraction of time it takes with Gen AI.

There's a fundamental misunderstanding about creativity/art. It's just as much about the process as the end result. You shouldn't expect your output to match that of professional studios or masters of the craft without putting in the time, effort (and money). That's just hybris. There's a reason why things like the DIY movement, punk, indie games, B movies, etc. exist. Everybody can already create art within their means and limits. If you write and record your own song, you can be proud of that. You don't have to sound like a professional pop artist. By prompting Suno, on the other hand, you have accomplished nothing.

> that is good and fun and entertaining in a new way that simply was impossible to get in the same amount of time / effort.

As I said, I see how it can be fun and entertaining. I played around with Udio myself and I got some funny results. Just don't confuse it with actual art or music making.