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Are San Antonio musicians’ songs being used to train generative AI models?
By Stephanie Koithan at San Antonio Current
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Work by some of San Antonio’s best-known musicians has been found in datasets being used to train generative AI models to create music, according to an online database offered by The Atlantic magazine. The Atlantic uncovered four large datasets used for AI development — one with 12 million tracks...
Key takeaway The Atlantic uncovered four large datasets used for AI development — one with 12 million tracks, one with 9 million and two […] The post Are San Antonio musicians’ songs being used to train generative AI models?
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The revelation that San Antonio musicians' work is being used to train generative AI models raises questions about the impact on the local music scene. With the city's thriving arts community, many musicians rely on their intellectual property to make a living. If their songs are being used without permission or compensation to develop AI technology, it could have significant financial implications. Furthermore, the use of local musicians' work in AI development also sparks concerns about the potential for AI-generated music to displace human artists in the San Antonio music scene. As the city continues to support its local musicians through various initiatives, it will be crucial to monitor how this issue unfolds and ensure that the rights of San Antonio artists are protected. The city's music community will likely be watching closely to see how this development affects their livelihoods and the local music industry as a whole.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current ·
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What is this story about? Work by some of San Antonio’s best-known musicians has been found in datasets being used to train generative AI models to create music, according to an online database offered by The Atlantic magazine. The Atlantic uncovered four large datasets used for AI development — one with 12 million tracks...
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