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Music Exec Calls for Revolution Against AI Dominance

12/6/2025

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Ash Avildsen, founder of Sumerian Records, criticizes tech companies and music labels for embracing AI music, arguing it marginalizes human artists.
He argues the current streaming model devalues music and benefits corporations over individual artists.
Avildsen calls for a velvet revolution among artists and labels to resist these changes.
He plans to propose a solution in January and invites industry executives to debate the AI crisis.

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Ash Avildsen, founder of Sumerian Records, criticizes tech companies and music labels for embracing AI music, arguing it marginalizes human artists.
He argues the current streaming model devalues music and benefits corporations over individual artists.
Avildsen calls for a velvet revolution among artists and labels to resist these changes.
He plans to propose a solution in January and invites industry executives to debate the AI crisis.