{
  "id": 16311617,
  "title": "AI will not replace human musicians as it lacks originality, Sennheiser boss says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ai-will-not-replace-human-musicians-as-it-lacks-originality-16311617",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-24T10:00:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/10/24/ai-will-not-replace-human-musicians-as-it-lacks-originality-sennheiser-boss-says/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sennheiser's CEO, Daniel Sennheiser, asserts that artificial intelligence will not replace human musicians due to AI's inability to generate original compositions. While AI can assist in music creation, it is limited to producing content based on its training data, lacking true creativity. Mr. Sennheiser, also co-CEO of Sennheiser, stated that AI operates by calculating probabilities, repeating known information, and thus cannot create something novel. He emphasized that musicians will always have an advantage over AI-generated music, as they craft original pieces. The tech industry has expressed concerns over AI's growing capabilities in producing content across various sectors, including music, film, and arts. AI-generated music has raised copyright infringement issues and a lack of originality. Streaming platforms like Spotify are taking action, removing millions of AI-generated songs annually. Despite the growing market for generative AI in music, projected to reach nearly $2.8 billion by 2030, Sennheiser emphasizes that AI supports musicians rather than replacing them. The company's supply chain remains unaffected by recent geopolitical tensions and chip shortages, thanks to its in-house production capabilities and strategic partnerships. Sennheiser plans to continue investing in the Middle East, particularly the UAE, where its Dubai office serves as a regional hub.",
  "summary": "Artificial intelligence will be unable to replace human craft in the music industry because it lacks the ability to create original work, the chairman of German audio major Sennheiser has said. While AI can be used as a tool to support the creation of music, the booming technology is largely only able to produce output based on what it has been trained on, raising questions about actual…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}