A.I. vs Music: a Panel & Protest

Austin’s music community is turning up the volume for a big, timely conversation at A.I. vs. Music: A Panel & Protest. This free-flowing mix of panel discussion and solidarity action brings together artists, technologists, educators, venue leaders, and advocates to talk about one urgent question: what happens when the songs musicians spend years creating are used to train A.I. systems without consent, compensation, or protection?

Hosted as part of a multi-city push alongside New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville, this event is all about standing up for fair treatment, ethical standards, and stronger protections for creators in the age of generative A.I. Expect passionate discussion, smart ideas, and a crowd that cares deeply about keeping music human, respected, and fairly credited.

You’ll hear perspectives on topics like:

• How generative A.I. is changing life for musicians and creators
• The risks around intellectual property, consent, and ownership
• Why transparency in A.I. training data matters
• What artists can do now to protect their work
• How communities can organize for stronger protections and fair representation

The panel features a powerhouse lineup of voices from across Austin’s creative and tech ecosystem, including Pat Buchta, Lauren Bruno, Shunya Carroll, Pedro Carvalho, Kyle Evans, Terrany Johnson, Amy E. Mitchell, Gabriel Phoenix, and Sonia Seeman. That means real-world insight from people working at the intersection of music, culture, law, venues, and innovation.

If you care about live music, independent artists, and the future of creative rights, this is the kind of event that feels both urgent and energizing. Come for the conversation, stay for the solidarity, and be part of a community making sure artists have a voice in the A.I. era.