TechFender CEO seems to think your bandmates are just analog AI

Fender CEO Edward “Bud” Cole discussed AI and music in a T3 interview held to mark the Telecaster’s 75th anniversary. His remarks initially attracted little attention. They have recently begun circulating more widely, adding fuel to an already intense wave of negative publicity surrounding the company. The comments have therefore drawn renewed scrutiny of Fender’s stance on AI and music, amid criticism that has already damaged its public image.

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