Despite her concerns, Crow sees a glimmer of hope in live music and art. She believes that as long as live music exists and artists continue to create, all is not lost. Crow is currently touring her new album, Evolution, around Europe. The album grapples with the impact of AI on people and the planet. She also expressed her optimism about the current generation of young female songwriters, including Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift, who are creating authentic music.
Key takeaways:
- Sheryl Crow has expressed her concerns about the use of Artificial Intelligence in music and society, characterizing it as a "slippery slope" and "a betrayal" to humanity.
- Crow was horrified when she heard a song where a young songwriter used AI to replace her vocals with a clone of country star John Mayer's voice, and when Drake used AI to resurrect the voice of late rapper Tupac Shakur.
- She is worried about the implications of AI in spreading misinformation and replacing the workforce, and has called on politicians to enact tighter controls on AI.
- Despite her concerns, Crow sees a sliver of hope in live music and arts, stating that "as long as we have live music, as long as we have hands holding a paintbrush, all is not lost."