Annoyed/angry/frightened about what AI is doing to music? You’re not alone.

October 19, 2025 Alan Cross 0 Comments 0 min read

AI is the biggest technological development since the internet came along. It’s in the process of transforming everything, including things that don’t need to be transformed by computer programs. People around the world are rightly concerned about what’s happening. (See this survey from last week.)

Here’s another example of how AI, specifically ChatGPT, isn’t our friend when it comes to making music. (Via Rick J)

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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