The author reflects on concerns that easier creative tools—like AI-generated apps and streaming—may be degrading quality and diminishing perceived value across music and software. While acknowledging that excellent work still exists, the piece argues that low barriers to creation are flooding the market with mediocrity that goes unnoticed.
Background
The article is part of an ongoing cultural debate about how democratization of creative tools, including AI, affects artistic quality and economic value. It draws parallels between the music industry's streaming era and the emerging AI-assisted software development landscape.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Oct 13, 2026 at 09:52 PM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10