As generative AI continues to scale, the likelihood of computer-generated content outpacing human creation increases. Today, we explore how evolutionary generative algorithms in music production can preserve and enhance human creativity rather than overshadow it. Joining us is Justin Kilb, a data scientist and PhD student who serves as an AI technical advisor to Fortune 500 companies.
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In this episode of How AI Happens, Justin explains how his project, Wondr Search, injects creativity into AI in a way that doesn’t alienate creators. You’ll learn how this new form of AI uses evolutionary algorithms (EAs) and differential evolution (DE) to generate music without learning from or imitating existing creative work. We also touch on the success of the six songs created by Wondr Search, why AI will never fully replace artists, and so much more. For a fascinating conversation at the intersection of art and AI, be sure to tune in today!
“[Wondr Search] is definitely not an effort to stand up against generative AI that uses traditional ML methods. I use those a lot and there’s going to be a lot of good that comes from those – but I also think there’s going to be a market for more human-centric generative methods.” — Justin Kilb [0:06:12]
“The definition of intelligence continues to change as [humans and artificial systems] progress.” — Justin Kilb [0:24:29]
“As we make progress, people can access [AI] everywhere as long as they have an internet connection. That's exciting because you see a lot of people doing a lot of great things.” — Justin Kilb [0:26:06]
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