Spotify is taking a bold stance on AI-generated music, tightening policies that could reshape the future of streaming. In this episode, featuring the Make Music Podcast, we unpack why Spotify is making this move, how it impacts artists and listeners, and what it means for the future of creativity in the age of AI. We also explore whether regulation and innov ... Show More
Jan 28
Waabi Raises $1B from Uber and VCs
In this episode, we discuss Waabi, an autonomous trucking company that secured $1 billion in funding, including $250 million from Uber. We also explore their unique AI-first approach to autonomous driving, which allows them to simulate and generalize across different vehicle type ... Show More
12m 41s
Jan 28
Anthropic's Cloud App Integrations and Hiring Challenges
In this episode, we explore Anthropic's new interactive Cloud apps and integrations with popular workplace tools like Slack, Canva, and Figma. We also discuss how Anthropic is facing unique challenges in hiring engineers because their own AI models are now outperforming human app ... Show More
11m 34s
Jun 2025
AI Hits a New Note: Suno, Record Labels, and the Future of Music
In this episode, Jamie and Jaeden explore the fast-paced rise of AI-generated music, spotlighting Suno’s latest feature releases and the shifting dynamics between record labels and AI music platforms. They dive into the implications of licensing agreements, the potential for coll ... Show More
10m 3s
Apr 2025
#68 Rebūke on Making World-Famous Music, Visuals, & the Creative Process
Rebūke is an Irish DJ and music producer. He's worked with some of the biggest names in electronic music including deadmau5 and Anyma, creating tracks like the global hit "Syren," featured on Anyma’s album Genesys. Rebūke's debut album, The World of Era, popped off with "Endless" ... Show More
1h 32m
Aug 2025
11 Labs Enters Into AI Music
In this conversation, Jaeden and Jamie discuss the recent entry of 11 Labs into the music generation space, highlighting its potential for commercial use and comparing it with existing tools like Suno. They explore the implications of AI in music production, the quality of genera ... Show More
9m 51s
Sep 2024
AI-Generated Music in Film: A New Era
In this conversation, Jaeden Schafer discusses the growing trend of AI-generated music in the film industry, particularly focusing on Indian filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma's decision to exclusively use AI for his projects. The discussion delves into the implications of this shift, the ... Show More
9m 13s
Mar 2025
SoundCloud SVP of Product on Leading a Turnaround from Near Collapse to Profitability | Ashok Bania | E261
<p>In this episode, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia interviews Ashok Bania, Senior Vice President of Product at SoundCloud.<br/><br/>SoundCloud is the original open platform that disrupted the music industry alongside Spotify, providing massive distribution to millions of artist ... Show More
45m 21s
Jul 2021
Reflecting on AI news in 2021 (so far) with the host of the Towards Data Science Podcast
2021 has been a bit less crazy than 2020 so far, but plenty of notable stuff has already happened. So, we decided to partner with our friends over at the Towards Data Science podcast, hosted by co-founder of ShapestMinds Jeremie Harris.<br>
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43m 5s
Jul 2025
#965 - Rick Beato - AI Bands, Spotify, TikTok & The Death Of Songwriting
Rick Beato is a multi-instrumentalist musician, YouTuber, and a music producer. Music and the industry around it have changed dramatically over the past few decades. With the rise of AI, the dominance of streaming platforms like Spotify, and the fading relevance of traditional Po ... Show More
2h 1m