Artificial intelligence has changed the way music is created—and even the way people listen. Instead of simply asking whether a song is good, listeners are increasingly asking, “Was this made with AI?”

In this episode of Not Just Music Podcast, Duan Barrino continues the conversation about AI’s growing influence on music. He explains why AI can be a powerful creative tool, but should never become the sole determining factor behind an artist’s work.

Prompting alone is not a golden ticket into the music industry. Artists still need talent, substance, presentation, a personal identity, and the ability to bring their music to life beyond a computer screen. When AI replaces the human instead of assisting the human, music risks losing even more of its value.

This isn’t about bashing AI. It’s about using it responsibly, strengthening w ...