Is This The Future Of Music?

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I’m not sure I’m buying this.

The music industry has for sure changed over the past 10 or 20 or 30 years. Everything changes. The way people consume music has changed and the way we purchase it. The world will constantly be moving forward.

But one venture capitalist has gone so far to say that in the next decade, we will be listening to nothing but AI-created “mood music” – or ambient noise really – that’s designed to meet our specifically for each individual to fit their specific needs and moods.

And I get it the need to have music that fits your mood, but you can already make “mood” playlists on streaming services…or really, just by tuning into your favorite radio station.

There are plenty of ways to get actual music to fit your mood already. And you’re still supporting actual artists. I’m not sure what he’s proposing is actually necessary.

Read more about “mood music” here