Artistic technodiversity
a critical perspective on Artificial Intelligence in musical creation
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https://doi.org/10.33871/19805071.2026.34.1.11565Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence, Technodiversity, Musical Creation, Creative ProcessesAbstract
Given the rapid proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the musical landscape, this article offers a reflexive and practical analysis of its implications for sonic creation. We problematize the ethical and commercial biases inherent in generative tools, critiquing the reductive “human versus machine” dualism that dominates contemporary discourse. To address these complexities, we propose a theoretical framework centered on the concept of Artistic Technodiversity, synthesizing Latour’s ‘quasi-objects’, Tsing’s ‘polyphonic assemblages’, and Hui’s ‘technodiversity’. By deconstructing the pervasive metaphors of the technology industry, this study advocates for a decentralized and pluralistic engagement with digital tools. After exploring these theoretical foundations, we moved on to a practical interrogation of four case studies including practices ranging from sound installation to guided improvisation.
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