Splice CEO Kakul Srivastava thinks AI emails are killing conversations
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Kakul Srivastava is the CEO of Splice, the sample platform countless producers rely on for one-shots and melodic loops. Samples pulled from the service have found their way into massive hits like Lisa's "Money" and "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter. (The original samples are here and here, for the cur
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A recording studio with a large mixing board, filled with producers intently staring at their computer screens, using Splice to incorporate AI-generated emails into their music compositions.
Caption: Even in the studio, AI emails are ruining our beats.
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Based on the original story on theverge.com.
Editor's note
Kakul Srivastava's concern about AI-generated emails cutting down on genuine conversation is like worrying about a robot ruining a perfectly good game of charades—both parties are just trying to communicate, but the AI is like the person who blurts out the answer before the clue is even finished. In the digital age, where every message is a potential masterpiece of obfuscation or efficiency, it's refreshing to hear a call for more heart and less automated hand-waving.
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Panel 1
A dimly lit recording studio. Alex, the optimistic inventor, is sitting at a mixing desk, headphones on, while Sam, the deadpan pragmatist, stands by his side. Robin, the chaos catalyst, is in the background, holding a stack of papers and looking puzzled. Alex (excitedly) Robin (confused)
Alex: Kakul Srivastava from Splice says AI-generated emails are ruining our conversations!
Robin: Wait, how do emails ruin conversations?
Panel 2
Close-up on Alex and Sam. Sam is staring at a computer screen displaying an AI-generated email, while Alex looks hopeful. Sam (deadpan) Alex (nodding)
Sam: AI emails are efficient, Alex. They get the job done. But they lack... human touch.
Alex: True, but we can’t just rely on automated messages. We need real conversation!
Panel 3
Robin is now standing next to Alex, holding a piece of paper with a handwritten note. The studio is filled with the sound of clacking keyboards and the hum of music equipment. Robin (with a smirk) Sam (sighing) Alex (grinning)
Robin: Here’s a handwritten note: “Hey, let’s grab coffee and chat in person!
Sam: I’ll reply... but I’ll still miss the efficiency.
Alex: That’s the spirit! Let’s bring back the human touch!
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