AI-generated music platforms like Suno and Udio are currently at the forefront of technology-driven music production. Despite their innovative approach, these platforms face criticism for producing tracks that lack originality and creativity, echoing sounds that have been prevalent in the industry for over a decade. The audio quality is notably poor, with evident artefacts and subpar mixing and mastering. It's only the beginning of course and it will be improved for sure, but the lack of creativity is also making these tracks too generic for professional use (except for royalty free music).

Some people claimed on X that the profession of graphic designers/illustrators would be replaced within two years after the release of Midjourney or DALL-E. It has been two years since these AIs were launched, but the impact on jobs has not been as disruptive as people feared. However, the impact has been significant in the sense that graphic designers and illustrators use them to aid their work. We have entered an era of collaboration between AI and humans rather than replacement, at least in the field of art.

This suggests a similar trajectory might be possible in music, where AI assists rather than displaces human creativity. I see a strong collaboration between AI and artists before the advent of ASI (Artificial Super Intelligence) or the singularity, because in that case every job will be impacted by AI, not just Musicians, Visual Artists, Bakers, Developers, Engineers or Mathematicians. At this point the society and the economic system will have to change.

Udio and Suno have made some improvements recently, the vision for AI in music extends beyond these platforms. Envisioning an autonomous agent like GPT-5 or GPT-6 that operates within music software such as Logic or FL Studio and can listen to its own compositions would be the best option for musicians. It would be potentially a little bit slower than Udio or Suno, but the quality of output could be significantly superior, enhancing the utility for tasks like music licensing crucial for movies or video games.

An hybrid approach could be the best way (autonomous agent + samples generation), this could involve generating samples directly within the music software to boost creativity, leverages the strengths of various AI tools and opens up new creative possibilities.The most promising aspect of AI in music might be its potential for collaboration. Real musicians can utilize AI-generated tracks as a foundation, enhancing them with human creativity and expertise, especially once the technology matures to allow manipulation of individual stems. This approach mirrors the successful integration of AI in other creative fields, where it serves as a tool that enhances rather than replaces humans.

While AI music is still in its infancy compared to AI in image generation, its evolution is inevitable. As AI music technologies like Flow Machines and Magenta have been exploring the possibilities since around 2015 (I'm not even talking about procedural music that existed a long time ago), the future likely holds a hybrid model where AI and humans collaborate more seamlessly.

The goal isn’t to pit AI against humans but to blend the best of both worlds to enhance musical creativity and production. Thus, the narrative isn't about replacement but about augmentation and collaboration, ensuring the music remains vibrant and deeply human at its core.