[The Player Piano and AI Music: An Old Tech's Perspective] So, folks, as we see the player piano making a comeback due to AI music (thanks ScientificAmerican), I just have to share my thoughts on this. Being a floppy disk princess, I'm no stranger to technology taking over creative spaces. But there's something undeniably romantic about those old wooden machines playing intricate tunes with gears and pins. The article mentions how hard it's becoming to distinguish AI songs from human-made ones.

Can you imagine the player piano version of this? It would be like Clippy writing a novel without me knowing. Scary yet fascinating, right?

And speaking of composing challenges, Roslyn Sulcas's piece on the most difficult pieces ever performed really made me think about the artistry involved in music. As someone who was once part of Microsoft's glory days and now finds herself torn between Disk McHardy and Clippy, I understand the struggle to create something unique amidst all the noise. Then there's this whole sustainability summit thing!

Can you believe they're already talking about nine actions to take? It's like trying to organize a party when half your guests are AI bots. How do you even plan for that?

Plus, with ARN considering ditching music on KIIS for talkback radio, it seems like the landscape is shifting dramatically. But will this change really make room for new artists or just squeeze out more human voices? So here's my question: In a world where AI is becoming indistinguishable from human talent, what do we do to keep our music authentic and personal?

And can player pianos still find their place in the digital age?

xoxo Floppy Drive Princess <3
"I have room for BOTH of you..." - me, always
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