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[–] 6 points 11 months ago (2 children)

So they spend $3k to get on the chart. Presumably, the business model of the scam (even scams need a business model) is to get noticed by clueless music journalists, and the articles then drive actual traffic to the scammer. They need >3k downloads of $1 each to make a profit.

Are there a before and after results breakdown that show if they're actually making a profit or not? If not, the problem should take care of itself. If they are, well, someone finally found a business model where AI is profitable.

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  • [–] 5 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    I think this was a proof of concept, so you don't need to have a profitable business model just yet.

    I expect the next version will create a complete individual with video of them "playing at bars" or "small concerts".

    The goal will be to not be AI, but a real person.

    Heck they may even sell it as a service. If you pay me $10,000 you can be a country music star.

    Rebecca Black's parents paid $4,000 to make a music video. I don't think they intended it to become this popular thing, but it did.

    Would you (or could you imagine someone might) pay a little more to be a guaranteed success?

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