AI doesn’t mean human-made music is doomed. Here’s why

Human music-making isn’t going anywhere, argues the University of Melbourne's Alexander Crooke.
A robot uses its mechanical fingers to play the keyboard.

Recently we have seen the launch of artificial intelligence (AI) programs such as SOUNDRAW and Loudly that can create musical compositions in the style of almost any artist.

While it’s true AI will likely disrupt the music industry and even transform how we engage with music, there are some good reasons to suggest human music-making isn’t going anywhere.

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