AI gains haven't helped artists' economics, sparking calls to rethink art economy
jachiam0 · x · 2026-09-08
Visiting artist friends in LA, the author laments how little AI's vast gains have improved artists' economics and the art/entertainment industry, calling for a new art economic engine designed from the ground up. They argue tokenized music royalties and fan-owned songs were directionally right: fans who believe in an artist could invest early and share in their growth, with Patreon as a rough prototype.
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