Anka: AI Threatens Music's Soul, Business Overhaul Looms

Paul Anka has released a new album, "Inspirations Of Life And Love," coinciding with Valentine's Day.

Anka expressed significant concern regarding the growing influence of AI in the music industry, warning that it threatens the core of artistic creation.

He recalled his own career's significant shifts, such as adapting when the British Invasion altered the music landscape.

This adaptability, including writing for other artists, allowed him to maintain a long-lasting career.

Anka views AI as the latest technological evolution, which, like past changes, will require the industry and its professionals to adapt.

He noted that AI has already produced number one songs without human involvement, highlighting the potential for disruption.

Anka also touched upon the changing landscape of Hollywood, with major studios undergoing sales and shrinking theatrical windows.

He discussed how the music business infrastructure has diminished, making record deals harder to secure for new artists.

Anka highlighted that many established acts, including himself, now rely heavily on touring and copyright royalties for income.

He mentioned that AI's capability to generate music and content rapidly, even replicating "My Way" in minutes, signifies a profound shift.

Despite the challenges, Anka remains optimistic about eventual balance, drawing parallels to past technological advancements and societal adjustments.

He believes that while AI presents unprecedented disruption, human ingenuity will find a way to navigate these changes.