AI May Fuel Graduate Unemployment Crisis - Techish Discussion
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Techish Unveils AI's Game-Changing Impact on Apps, Music, and Adult Content
Join hosts Abadesi and Michael as they delve into the transformative ways AI is reshaping applications, and why some fresh graduates are excelling while others struggle. Plus, Timbaland's groundbreaking collaboration with AI-created artist TaTa, and the latest buzz about the multibillion-dollar sale of adult content platform OnlyFans.
Chapters:- 00:27 Navigating the Graduate Market Slump- 11:29 Timbaland Embraces AI, Debuts Talented Non-Human Artist- 24:59 OnlyFans Up for Sale: A Millionaire's Playground?
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Further Reading & Resources
- Suffering from a Job Market Recession? Graduates Feel the Struggle [CNN]
- TIMBALAND'S NEW ARTIST: MEET TA TA - HUMAN-LIKE BUT ARTIFICIAL [Rolling Stone]
- Figure Out the Future: The Anxious Generation [Amazon]
- Exclusive: OnlyFans in Talks for $8 Billion Sale, Sources Say [Reuters]
- OnlyFans or Olympics? Athletes Face Dilemma between Competing and Creating Content [BBC]
(Enrichment Data)In the music sphere, AI is not so much replacing human artists as it is aiding them in their creative processes. Musicians are using AI for a variety of tasks, such as generating melodies, harmonies, and even vocals. AI is mainly used as an enhancement to human creativity rather than a replacement [1][2]. Distinguishing between assistive AI and generative AI is essential, as the former supports the composing process while the latter can create music autonomously but remains a crucial part of a human-led team [1].
Timbaland's use of AI to replace human artists, as mentioned in the description, is unconfirmed. However, in the broader music industry, AI is increasingly being employed to bolster production and creativity rather than taking over human roles entirely [2]. With AI-generated music finding a home in advertising, gaming, and film scoring [2], discussions surrounding its impact on the industry touch upon safeguarding artists' rights and ensuring fair use of AI-produced content [4][5].
Looking ahead, AI's presence in music is poised to intensify, potentially blurring the boundaries between artificially generated and human-made music while sparking questions about artistic authenticity and the emotional essence of music [5]. Regulatory institutions are actively working to find a balance between creative AI usage and artist protection [4].
- In the realm of education and self-development, individuals can explore resources like "Figure Out the Future: The Anxious Generation" to understand how AI aids musicians in creative processes, helping them generate melodies and harmonies.
- In career development, understanding the differences between assistive AI and generative AI can be instrumental for aspiring musicians, as one supports the composing process while the other can create music autonomously but is part of a human-led team.
