Splice CEO Kakul Srivastava thinks AI emails are killing conversations
The Verge Terrence O’Brien
Opinion — commentary, not a factual news event.
Kakul Srivastava, CEO of Splice, argues that AI emails are reducing real conversations. The specific change she points to is Splice’s acquisition of Spitfire Audio as the company expands its audio offerings. As a result, the focus shifts toward how AI-driven communication affects human interaction rather than purely building more tools.
Why it matters
Kakul Srivastava is the CEO of Splice, the sample platform countless producers rely on for one-shots and melodic loops. Samples pulled from the service have found their way into massive hits like Lisa's "Money" and "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter. (The original samples are here and here, for the curious.) Before that, Kakul held executive roles […]
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