AI Just Fooled You… But Can It Earn You Millions?

Are we crossing a line, or just evolving?

A friend sent me an MP3 track yesterday. And I told them, “Sounds good, just fix the beat a bit.” Guess what they said…

It was made using Suno AI. Crazy, right? 

That got me thinking: AI is everywhere in music now. But here’s where things get really strange. People are making millions using AI-generated tracks. You might have seen the news from The New York Times. This one “The Bands and the Fans Were Fake. The $10 Million Was Real” 

But hold on! That money didn’t come from the music itself. It came from bots faking streams, tricking platforms into paying higher royalties. It’s not just AI making music. But it’s AI gaming the system.

Is This the Future of Music?

Sure, AI can help you make tracks faster. It can even make them sound good. But are we really okay with using AI to cheat the system or to fake success?
Music has always been about creativity, passion, and authenticity. So here’s the real question.

Are you in it for the money, or for the love of music?

AI might help you get money. But will it replace that feeling of pouring your heart into a song? Will it give you that thrill of seeing audiences sing along with your music? I don’t think so.

See AI as a Tool, Not a Shortcut

Let’s be clear! AI can be an amazing tool. It can take care of boring production tasks, suggest new ideas, and help you grow as an artist. “Just a tool.”  It can’t replace the human touch. It can’t fake the joy of two sleepless nights perfecting a mix, and then FINALLY, nailing it at 4 AM. 

So maybe give AI a try when it makes sense. But don’t let it trick you into thinking success comes easy.

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Do you want to use AI to create or promote your music? Or do you feel like it takes away from the soul of what you do?