AI is blowing up music. How should the Grammys handle it?
TL;DR
Today I’m talking with Harvey Mason Jr. , who is CEO of the Recording Academy — that’s the outfit that puts on the Grammy Awards. I last talked to Harvey in 2024, when it was obvious that generative AI would upend the music industry, but still not exactly clear how that would happen. Well, it’s been 18 months since that conversation, and you’re going to hear Harvey say that AI is now “omnipresent” in music production.
Nauti's Take
Exciting: with the Recording Academy CEO calling AI omnipresent in music, it's clear the tools have reached real studio workflows, opening fresh creative options for producers and newcomers alike. The catch: without clear rules, fights over authorship, royalties and authenticity loom.
Anyone making music should experiment with AI tools now, but keep a close eye on the award and legal questions.
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