Splice CEO Kakul Srivastava thinks AI emails are killing conversations
She also hates her cup warmer.by Terrence O'BrienCloseTerrence O'BrienWeekend EditorPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Terrence O'BrienOct 3, 2026, 3:00 PM UTCLinkShareGiftIf you buy something from a link, The Verge may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.Part OfThe Verge Weekend Questionnairesee all updates Terrence O'BrienCloseTerrence O'BrienPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Terrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths.Kakul Srivastava is the CEO of Splice, the sample platform countless producers rely on for one-shots and melodic loops.
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- ▪He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths.Kakul Srivastava is the CEO of Splice, the sample platform countless producers rely on for one-shots and melodic loops.
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| Publication time | 2026-10-03T11:00:00-04:00 |
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EntertainmentCloseEntertainmentPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All EntertainmentAICloseAIPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All AIReportCloseReportPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All ReportSplice CEO Kakul Srivastava thinks AI emails are killing conversationsAs head of Splice, Kakul has tried to carefully thread the line on AI music tools.
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