‘Music needs a human component to be of any value’: Guardian readers on the growing use of AI in music
AI promises to have far-reaching effects in music-making. While some welcome it as a compositional tool, many have deep concerns. Here are some of your responses

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AI promises to have far-reaching effects in music-making. While some welcome it as a compositional tool, many have deep concerns.
Here are some of your responses
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AI promises to have far-reaching effects in music-making. While some welcome it as a compositional tool, many have deep concerns. Here are some of your responses
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- JournalismThe Guardian2025-12-17
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