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Fenix Flexin admits using AI for 'Rubberz' amid Treblo confirmation

LA rapper Fenix Flexin has seemingly admitted to using AI in the creation of his song "Rubberz," a departure from his previous denials. This follows claims by producer Medasin and the release of Treblo AI's own detection tool, which indicates a high probability that the song was generated using their platform. Flexin stated that he "never said I didn’t use AI" and views new technology as a tool to "keep up with the times." AI

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Fenix Flexin admits using AI for 'Rubberz' amid Treblo confirmation

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COVERAGE [8]

  1. The Verge — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Terrence O’Brien ·

    Fenix Flexin isn’t even denying using AI to make ‘Rubberz’ anymore

    It took long enough, but now LA rapper Fenix Flexin appears to have admitted using AI for the 80s synth pop-themed song "Rubberz." His comments follow the producer Medasin's videos claiming that an AI tool called Treblo (formerly Sonauto) was used to make the song, and the compan…

  2. The Verge — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Terrence O’Brien ·

    Sure seems like Fenix Flexin used AI music generator Treblo

    We were pretty sure that Fenix Flexin's "Rubberz" was made using AI, but musician Medasin was confident that it was made using Treblo specifically. Now the company and a new detection tool seem to confirm it. On Monday, the company announced the open-source Treblo AI Music Classi…

  3. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    LA rapper Fenix Flexin acknowledges using Treblo to produce 'Rubberz', as Medasin and the company’s own AI detector confirm its use. 🎛️ Source: The Verge AI htt

    LA rapper Fenix Flexin acknowledges using Treblo to produce 'Rubberz', as Medasin and the company’s own AI detector confirm its use. 🎛️ Source: The Verge AI https://www. theverge.com/ai-artificial-int elligence/976801/fenix-flexin-rubberz-ai-song-treblo # AI

  4. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Fenix Flexin isn’t even denying using AI to make ‘Rubberz’ anymore It took long enough, but now LA rapper Fenix Flexin appears to have admitted using AI for t

    📰 Fenix Flexin isn’t even denying using AI to make ‘Rubberz’ anymore It took long enough, but now LA rapper Fenix Flexin appears to have admitted using AI for the 80s synth pop-themed song "Rubberz." His comments follow the producer Medasin's videos claiming that an... 📰 Source: …

  5. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Fenix Flexin's 'Rubberz' appears to be AI-generated, with Treblo now releasing an open-source classifier to identify such tracks. Artists and platforms may soon

    Fenix Flexin's 'Rubberz' appears to be AI-generated, with Treblo now releasing an open-source classifier to identify such tracks. Artists and platforms may soon have a clearer way to verify origin. Source: The Verge AI https://www. theverge.com/ai-artificial-int elligence/975528/…

  6. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Fenix Flexin isn’t even denying using AI to make ‘Rubberz’ anymore That cover art is almost certainly AI too. | Image: Fenix Flexin It took long enough, but now

    Fenix Flexin isn’t even denying using AI to make ‘Rubberz’ anymore That cover art is almost certainly AI too. | Image: Fenix Flexin It took long enough, but now LA rapper Fenix Flexin appears to have admitted using AI for the 80s synth pop-themed song "Rubberz." His comments foll…

  7. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Fenix Flexin isn't even denying using AI to make 'Rubberz' anymore https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/976801/fenix-flexin-rubberz-ai-song-trebl

    Fenix Flexin isn't even denying using AI to make 'Rubberz' anymore https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/976801/fenix-flexin-rubberz-ai-song-treblo # AI # Music # Tech

  8. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Sure seems like Fenix Flexin used AI music generator Treblo And you thought we were done with this one… | Image: Fenix Flexin We were pretty sure that Fenix Fle

    Sure seems like Fenix Flexin used AI music generator Treblo And you thought we were done with this one… | Image: Fenix Flexin We were pretty sure that Fenix Flexin's "Rubberz" was made using AI, but musician Medasin was confident that it was made using Treblo specifically. Now t……