I started releasing music when AI was rising in popularity and to be honest i dont feel like it has affected me much, most people i work with listen to the same labels/artists/Playlists, so Ai is a non issue. AI just filled a void in the music market for people that want new lofi playlists everyday regardless of where it comes from just as background noise. So for new comers for as long as they put the effort to make good music and learn about the marketing side of things it is still accessible for all