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Fender’s CEO seems to think your bandmates are just analog AI
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TL;DR
- Fender CEO Bud Cole compared learning cover songs and bandmate collaboration to "analog AI."
- This comparison has led to backlash from some guitar YouTubers and fans.
- Cole believes AI has always existed in music through cover songs and band interactions.
- Critics argue Cole's perspective dismisses the unique human element, scale, and intentionality in artistic creation.
- The argument is made that human creativity involves unique experiences and decisions not replicable by AI.
- Critics suggest relying on AI for songwriting could lead to deskilling rather than mastery.
- Cole believes AI will ultimately help create more guitarists and songwriters.