In front of an empty DJ booth at an East London nightclub, partygoers danced to AI-generated beats

in a unique experimental rave that sought to test whether an app can match the vibe of real-life records and a mixer.

Artificial intelligence has been touted as a great disruptor in recent months. ChatGPT

a text-based chatbot developed by OpenAI that can draft prose, poetry or even computer code on command

has gained widespread attention in Silicon Valley, spurring investors to pour money into AI-focused startups