• ceenote@lemmy.world
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    24 days ago

    I think a big part of why so many people follow celebrity culture is fantasizing about “what if that were me?”

    When they try to take the people out of the equation, the reception is going to be indifferent, at best.

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      24 days ago

      Unfortunately, I disagree. I’m sure we’ve both seen how thoroughly amused even a lot of adults are by AI.

        • 🔍🦘🛎@lemmy.world
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          24 days ago

          As much posturing as they’re doing, it’s all just marketing. It’s really no different from Miku - offering a digital alternative hoping to hit it big because it’s novel.

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            It’s not quite the same. Vocaloids are instruments and their lyrics, as well as all the music, are composed by real humans who get money and recognition for their work.