A survey published last week suggested 97% of respondents could not spot an AI-generated song. But there are some telltale signs - if you know where to look.

Here’s a quick guide …

  • No live performances or social media presence

  • ‘A mashup of rock hits in a blender’

A song with a formulaic feel - sweet but without much substance or emotional weight - can be a sign of AI, says the musician and technology speaker, as well as vocals that feel breathless.

  • ‘AI hasn’t felt heartbreak yet’

“AI hasn’t felt heartbreak yet… It knows patterns,” he explains. “What makes music human is not just sound but the stories behind it.”

  • Steps toward transparency

In January, the streaming platform Deezer launched an AI detection tool, followed this summer by a system which tags AI-generated music.

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      16 hours ago

      even shit music takes effort and talent.

      AI is literally the theft of talent and the absence of effort.

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        7 hours ago

        even shit music takes effort and talent.

        Hm, not really unless you consider effort anything that’s non-zero.

        I just shat my pants.

        I just shat my pants.

        Shit got so itchy,

        I just shat my pants.

        There you go. It took me 10 seconds of effort to come up with that masterpiece. Where’s my Grammy?

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        16 hours ago

        literally the theft of talent and the absence of effort.

        You’ve just described 100% of the record labels.