Show Notes
We continued our Trapital Summit series with our talk with Udio CEO Andrew Sanchez and MIDiA Research’s Tati Cirisano. AI is rapidly transforming how music is created, distributed, and experienced. You’ll hear them unpack the challenges and opportunities shaping this new era of sound. From redefining creativity to fostering trust between artists and technology, we explore how collaboration, ethics, and innovation can drive a more equitable and inspiring future for the music industry.
03:36 AI Music: Trends and Future
08:11 What Sets Udio Apart
14:06 Trust and Fair Use in AI
21:19 Future Vision and Rapid Fire
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