Music and Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Artists and the Industry

Opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views of Rolling Stone editors or publishers. Artificial intelligence-powered tools can now provide insight into many of the questions that previously confounded stakeholders across the music industry. Analytics and predictive models allow labels to make smarter decisions concerning their investments -- decisions that are now informed by a more comprehensive understanding of the competitive environment and audiences' preferences. Clearly, AI technology is here to stay. Yet it's being applied in new and innovative ways beyond understanding listeners and their preferences: It has become the latest method for creating music.