Is AI ruining music? | Dustin Ballard

This TED Talk features musician and social media creator Dustin Ballard discussing the nature of "real music" in the age of AI. Ballard uses examples from his YouTube channel, "There I Ruined It," where he uses AI to create humorous and unexpected musical mashups, to explore the evolving definition of music creation. He questions whether AI-generated music is "real" and considers the artistic intent and potential deception involved in its use. He proposes three criteria for ethical AI music creation: avoiding deception, demonstrating artistic intent, and considering the impact on musicians. The talk concludes with Ballard's belief that AI can ultimately enhance creativity and lead to new musical styles and sounds.