Rapper from Los Angeles Fenix Flexin, according to The Verge AI's report, no longer denies using artificial intelligence in creating the 1980s synth-pop-styled song 'Rubberz'. The publication also suggests that the track's cover art was likely created with AI.
These comments followed videos by producer Medasin. He claimed that the Treblo instrument, formerly called Sonauto, was used in creating the song. The company associated with the instrument also released an AI detector that identifies 'Rubberz' as created by Treblo.
The story's significance is currently limited: the available package contains only a synopsis of the publication, not the full comments or separate confirmation from Fenix Flexin, Medasin, or the company. Therefore questions remain about the exact role of AI in the recording and the cover, as well as the detector's reliability.
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Why it matters
Likely consequence — increased attention to disclosure of methods for creating music and covers with the use of AI. The next observable signal will be a direct statement from Fenix Flexin or publication of additional materials about Treblo's role. Substantial uncertainty remains due to the absence of the full text of comments and independent verification of the detector.