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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...
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The revelation that San Antonio musicians' songs are being used to train generative AI models raises questions about the impact on the local music scene. With the city's rich musical heritage, it's likely that many more San Antonio artists are unaware their work is being utilized in this way. The use of their songs in AI development could have significant implications for the value of their intellectual property and the potential for royalty payments. As the city continues to nurture its thriving music community, it's crucial for local musicians to understand how their work is being used and to consider the long-term effects on their livelihoods. The San Antonio music community may need to explore ways to protect their rights and ensure fair compensation for their contributions to AI development, potentially through advocacy or education initiatives tailored to the local music industry.
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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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