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Are San Antonio musicians’ songs being used to train generative AI models?
By Stephanie Koithan at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· 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?
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio's thriving music scene has long been a source of civic pride, with local musicians contributing to the city's cultural identity. The discovery that some of these musicians' work is being used to train generative AI models raises questions about the impact of this technology on the local music industry. As AI-generated music becomes more prevalent, San Antonio musicians may face new challenges in protecting their intellectual property and distinguishing their unique sound from machine-created imitations. The city's music community will be watching closely to see how this development affects the livelihoods of local artists and the character of the city's music scene. With San Antonio's rich musical heritage, it is crucial to consider the potential consequences of AI-generated music on the local economy and cultural landscape.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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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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