GenAI Music: Napster 2.0 or a New Note In Music History?

The Music Industry Faces Yet Another Challenge from New Technology—How will it Adapt?

Authors

  • Sid Kashiramka Amazon Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) Author
  • Siddharth Shroff Author

Keywords:

Music, AI Music, GenAI, Napster, RIAA

Abstract

Like many other industries, the music industry is undergoing rapid disruption due to the adoption of generative AI. Services like Endel use AI to create personalized, adaptable soundtracks for different moods and activities . Paul McCartney even used AI to recreate John Lennon's vocals for a new Beatles track . However, the music industry presents an especially unique battleground for GenAI disruption—a tussle between human creativity and automation. In this paper we present challenges with the music stakeholders ecosystem, and a prediction on how the music industry will evolve in the near future (6-18 months).

Author Biographies

  • Sid Kashiramka , Amazon Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)

    Sid is a Product Leader at Amazon Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) building next-gen Large-Language Models (LLMs). Prior to Amazon, Sid has led AI/ML teams at Capital One and advised several Fortune 50 clients working as a digital strategy consultant at PwC. He serves as a strategic mentor to multiple startups coming out of the Lighthouse Labs. Sid holds a bachelor's degree in computer science engineering from DeviAhilya University, India and a masters in business administration from Emory University, Atlanta.

  • Siddharth Shroff

    Siddharth Shroff is a seasoned product leader specializing in AI/ML-driven innovation, with over a decade of experience at Amazon. Currently leading personalization efforts at Amazon Music, Siddharth has held various roles across Amazon, including driving AI-powered no-code applications at AWS and advancing information experiences at Alexa. Before Amazon, he led products at an ed-tech startup through acquisition and contributed to developing the world’s most affordable car. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela.

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Published

2024-12-30

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): Fall/Winter 2024

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