The rise and fall of a virtual rapper reignites old questions about art -- with a new twist

On its surface, the saga of FN Meka appeared to be a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of artificial intelligence-powered music. But music experts say technology is just one layer in more well-tread conversations about cultural appropriation, copyright and ownership.

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