Strap in for a wild ride as Martin and Paul delve into the latest AI news, exploring the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI in music, video, and beyond. From synthetic symphonies to digital disruption, they navigate the blurred lines between art and artifice, questioning the value and authenticity of AI-generated content.

Brace yourselves for tales of eight-year-old heavy metal mayhem, AI-infused dance tracks, and the potential obsolescence of skilled human labour. Join these fearless founders as they demo cutting-edge tools like Suno and UDIO, bringing AI-powered music creation within reach of the masses.

But it's not just about the beats – the dynamic duo also dive into Adobe's revolutionary video editing innovations, raising thought-provoking questions about the boundaries of AI's role in creative industries. Will AI liberate or undermine human artistry?

Buckle up for a rollercoaster of insights, laughter, and hard-hitting truths as Martin and Paul navigate the triumphant failures of embracing the digital frontier.

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Show Links

The King of Salford Chat GPT Poem https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EQcRspqiUy5ApgJ_Urjf5nmzM8f6VKDvbCAkfXS2Dqk/edit?usp=sharing

Matt Wolfe Launches a Bloody Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2fqQEM6YMpnHmj4ekUx7Xo

James Hype Uses AI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzUY3wUNnTs

SAG-AFTRA union secures AI protections for artists in deal with major record labels https://www.reuters.com/world/us/sag-aftra-union-secures-ai-protections-artists-deal-with-major-record-labels-2024-04-12 https://www.reuters.com/world/us/sag-aftra-union-secures-ai-protections-artists-deal-with-major-record-labels-2024-04-12

Sora Pika and Runway coming To Premier https://youtu.be/4gsihhY4hIs?si=MEBPj8irQLFhg9q6 https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/15/24130804/adobe-premiere-pro-firefly-video-generative-ai-openai-sora

Suno AI can generate power ballads about coffee – and jingles for the Guardian. But will it hurt musicians? https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/13/ai-generated-music-app-suno-ai-impact-musicians-music-rights

https://suno.com/

Spotify Premium Users Can Now Turn Any Idea Into a Personalized Playlist With AI Playlist in Beta https://newsroom.spotify.com/2024-04-07/spotify-premium-users-can-now-turn-any-idea-into-a-personalized-playlist-with-ai-playlist-in-beta

Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Stevie Wonder and more musicians demand protection against AI https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/02/musicians-demand-protection-against-ai https://artistrightsnow.medium.com/200-artists-urge-tech-platforms-stop-devaluing-music-559fb109bbac

Udio AI music tool will revolutionize the (industrial) music industry – Available now https://www.udio.com/

https://www.side-line.com/udio-ai-music-tool-will-revolutionize-the-industrial-music-industry-available-now/

Card game developer says it paid an 'AI artist' $90,000 to generate card art because 'no one comes close to the quality he delivers' https://www.pcgamer.com/games/card-games/champions-tcg-ai-artist/

Chapters

00:01:38 - Diving Into Generative AI Developments

00:02:24 - Exploring the Value of AI-Generated Content

00:05:31 - Matt Wolfe's New Podcast

00:06:34 - The Ongoing Saga of AI and Artist Rights

00:17:54 - Demoing AI Music Creation Tools

00:29:41 - The Power of AI in Real-Time Content Creation

00:31:43 - AI's Role in Music Production and Distribution

00:37:22 - Revolutionizing Video Editing with Adobe's AI Innovations

00:45:58 - The Impact of AI on Professional Creativity and Efficiency

Equipment Used

Prices as of Aug 2023 - No, we don’t get any money from any of these link, we’re just sharing what we use to make the show - As ever, visit external links at your own risk!

• Rode PodMic USB - £199 https://rode.com/en/microphones/usb/podmic-usb
• Any Phone, Computer or Tablet with USBC and wireless / mobile internet £200 upwards
• Sennheiser HD 25 Headphone £120 (Although any will do really - we’re just a bit snobby) - https://en-uk.sennheiser.com/on-ear-dj-headphone-hd25

SAAS SERVICES USED

• RedCircle £FREE - Currently on the free tier - https://redcircle.com/
• ChatGPT £FREE/20/month (although we’re using it less and less) https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt
• Claude 3 £FREE https://claude.ai/
• Squadcast £FREE with Descript (see below)
• Google Apps £FREE/5/Month/per user https://workspace.google.com/
• DeScript £FREE/20/Month (Free would be fine) https://www.descript.com/
• Notion £FREE/$10 per user per month https://www.notion.so/

Disclaimer

The Meat Puppets podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Our hosts and guests are experienced professionals but they are not experts in law, AI or any topics discussed on the show. Listeners should not construe their personal opinions as professional legal advice. All business decisions should be made based on independent research and assessment of risks. While delivered with good humour, the hosts make no guarantees about accuracy of any content in this podcast. Listen at your own discretion!