Justy: So I was reading this article in The Atlantic about AI music generators and it blew my mind. Apparently, they've been training these models on millions of songs.
Cody: Yeah, I saw that. It's not surprising, given how these models work. They need a huge amount of data to generate music that sounds realistic.
Justy: Right, and the article mentions these massive datasets with 12 million and 9 million tracks. Can you believe that?
Cody: I'm more concerned about the copyright implications. The music industry is already suing these AI companies, and I think they have a legitimate case.
Justy: But don't you think this could also be a huge opportunity for artists? I mean, if AI can generate music that's similar to existing songs, maybe it could help with discovery or even create new sounds.
Cody: I see what you mean, but I think the risks outweigh the benefits right now. These AI models are essentially copying existing music, and that's not fair to the artists who created it.
Justy: Agreed. I think we need to have a more nuanced conversation about how AI is used in the music industry. Maybe there are ways to make it work for everyone.