Fender’s CEO seems to think your bandmates are just analog AI
Fender CEO Edward "Bud" Cole's recent comments on AI in music have sparked backlash among guitar enthusiasts, particularly following the company's controversial cease-and-desist letters to guitar builders. Cole likened cover songs to "analog AI," suggesting that both serve as stepping stones for musicians, akin to the role of bandmates in songwriting. His remarks have further alienated fans, with some influential YouTubers vowing to stop purchasing Fender products over the company's recent actions.