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Fender CEO Comments on AI and Music Industry

Updated 2026-08-02 19:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Fender’s CEO Edward 'Bud' Cole made comments in an interview celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster, discussing analog AI and its impact on music. The remarks have sparked controversy within the company.

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Fender CEO Edward "Bud" Cole gave an interview to T3 in May celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster with comments on AI and music that initially flew under the radar. But it has started making the rounds recently, pouring more fuel on an already raging fire of bad PR following the company
2026-08-02 19:36 UTC
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