Can a machine ever write a song that moves you like a human can?
In short: Legendary songwriter Jason Poo Bear Boyd explores the future of music by pitting his own creative instincts against an AI clone. This live experiment at TEDNext 2025 questions whether technology can truly replicate the emotional resonance of a human musician.
In a unique demonstration of evolving music technology, hitmaker Jason Poo Bear Boyd and musician Sasha Sirota engage in a songwriting duel against an AI digital twin. The performance, recorded on November 10, 2025, serves as a practical test of whether artificial intelligence can match the catchiness and emotional impact of human-composed music.
The session examines the broader implications of AI tools within the music industry, specifically addressing the tension between machine-generated output and the human experience of being moved by art. By comparing the creative results side-by-side, the participants highlight how new technology is reshaping the landscape of modern songwriting.
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