Why AI Music Seems to Have an Expiration Date

When I make my own tracks, no matter how rough or unpolished they are, they never feel “outdated” to me. Even if I listen to something I made years ago, I can enjoy it as a kind of time capsule, like “Ah, back then I was really into this kind of sound.” Even if the audio quality isn’t great, it just feels natural.

But AI-generated music is different. When a new model comes out, the tracks made with the older model start to sound dated. With human-made music, imperfections can become part of its charm, but with AI music, imperfections stand out as “flaws.” That makes us constantly chase the newest model, and only the freshest AI sounds feel exciting.

That’s why I think AI music has an “expiration date.” It’s strange, but that’s how it feels.