Fender’s CEO seems to think your bandmates are just analog AI
Fender CEO Edward “Bud” Cole compared AI in music to human learning, arguing that AI can mimic the process of learning cover songs and synthesizing influences. However, he dismissed the scale of data required for AI models and overlooked the unique decisions artists make during songwriting. His perspective is seen as misguided, as AI lacks the personal touch, taste, and instincts of human musicians, and relying on AI tools leads to deskilling.
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