ChatGPT ASTRA and Music

Stumbled across this video tonight.

AI’s version is actually far better than I had expected. In that respect, I’m impressed. But it is soulless, bringing to mind the first movement to Goreki’s symphony no 3, in which he puts to music the cold, banal and machinations of the Third Reich.

It also goes without saying the human fugue is first rate.

Eager to hear other people’s thoughts.

Edited 3 hours ago3 hr by Markus Boyd

Thanks, Markus. This is certainly a hot topic right now.
Astra is apparently phenomenal at things like mathematics, too, so it seems they’ve created something truly impressive.
I was quite surprised when I listened to this piece; honestly, it surpasses some human composers.
I believe that at this rate, AI will eventually reach a level indistinguishable from humans in certain respects.
That said, for the time being—especially regarding counterpoint—humans still reign supreme, though AI’s pattern recognition capabilities are extraordinary.
Pattern recognition isn't everything, of course, but for us humans, the structures and chord progressions of the music we’ve heard play a crucial role. For tasks with a defined "correct" answer, I think AI might soon match or even outperform humans.
I think the real challenge lies in creating something truly new and creative.
If AI development can successfully integrate with brain research on creativity, AI music might transcend mere industry and become a form of art in its own right.
Of course, the future is uncertain, but it will be fascinating to see how things unfold.

Best,

Lithl.