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Artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm. Its impact on the music industry has been embraced by some and completely rejected by others.
Kailyn Auplan is a recording artist who believes that songwriting should be a personal experience that does not require AI. Brandon Bernard has been around the music industry for a while and believes AI is a tool that speeds up his workflow by “infinity.”
Dr. Jacob Sudol, an associate professor of music technology, expresses that the world misunderstands AI.
Dr. Jessica Kizorek, an artificial intelligence faculty fellow at FIU expresses how different AI tools help enhance the creative processes of composing music.
Artists and music experts have mixed emotions about how AI is used within the music business. Nevertheless, different artificial intelligence technologies are being used in recording studios around the world.
Anthony Carter Jr. is a South Florida native and senior at Florida International University who likes to combine his passion for film and television with journalism to visually tell compelling stories.
Carter began his career in sports analytics in 2024 as a camera operator. He has experience in writing articles about the NBA, NFL, and MLB. Carter has also written feature articles covering health insurance and politics. He also tells stories through screenwriting and video production.
Carter has an associate's degree in film production technology. He will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital communication and media in Fall 2026.
Brenda Miranda is a senior at Florida International University who is passionate about storytelling and news. She has experience both on camera and behind the scenes and enjoys anchoring for Newsbreak. She pitches stories for Caplin News about community issues, the arts, and human-interest features.
Miranda will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital communication and media in Fall 2026.
Stephanie Diaz is a junior majoring in broadcasting at Florida International University. Once she is done with her studies, she wishes to work in the entertainment industry.
Caroline Choquette is a junior at Florida International University who is passionate about journalism and media production. She is the Vice President of Community Relations for Alpha Omicron Pi where she oversees all social media platforms. She has developed strong skills in social media management and public relations by shaping the organization’s engagement. Choquette will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor's degree in digital communication and media with a minor in business in Spring 2027.
V’Tilya Minnis is a junior at Florida International University who is interested in multimedia production and psychology. Minnis enjoys photography, fashion and creating social media content. She hopes to work as an editor, writer or marketing specialist in the future. Minnis will graduate from Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor's degree in Digital Communications & Media with a minor in Psychology in Fall 2027.
