Will AI soon be creating our favourite songs? And how is technology influencing the creation and listening of music? The music industry is currently undergoing its biggest transformation since the introduction of streaming. These days, artificial intelligence isn’t just writing song lyrics; it’s also creating deceptively real voices and producing complete songs at the touch of a button.

In this talk, Claudio Paonessa, a data scientist, explores the relationship between music and AI. He explains how neural networks learn from several decades of music history, why pop stars are suddenly performing duets with their own AI clones, and what it means for creativity when the next global hit comes from a data centre. An impressive glimpse into the future of music – somewhere between a digital prodigy and the debate over whether this is still real art.

For anyone who wants to understand AI better – no prior knowledge required. The lecture will take place at the Stadtmuseum Aarau.