According to a news story from our partners at Radio Iowa, a record store owner who’s closely followed the musical trends and passions of central Iowans for two and a half decades says this week’s landmark accomplishment for artificial intelligence is no surprise. A song called “Walk My Walk” by a computer-generated blues-country singer called Breaking Rust hit number-one on Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales Chart. Nate Niceswanger, who opened ZZZ Records in Des Moines in September of 2000, says he’s had zero customers come into the store seeking CDs or records from Breaking Rust, despite the A-I-created song reaching the top of that chart. While Niceswanger says he wasn’t impressed with the song, he understands why some fans might be fascinated by the concept of an AI produced song. He predicts such tunes will grow in popularity, as artists have long used computers and technology to aid in their making of music.
