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Nile Rodgers calls AI use in music video hypocritical
Nile Rodgers says critics of his AI music video are hypocritical for using AI daily.
In brief
Nile Rodgers says critics of his AI music video are hypocritical for using AI daily. Nile Rodgers defends using AI in his charity music video, calling critics hypocritical for using AI themselves. Originally reported by NME.
Nile Rodgers responds to AI criticism
Nile Rodgers called critics of his AI music video use 'hypocritical' for using AI daily.
“You're being hypocritical”
Rodgers creates AI me for video
Rodgers said he was 'creating an AI me' for his charity music video project.
“This AI capture was very thorough and I'm so excited about the finished project”
Inspired by Sphere residency
Rodgers cited The Eagles' Las Vegas Sphere residency as inspiration for the video.
“I envisioned stories with incredible environments and music. It's future time!”
Fan criticism of AI use
Fans criticized Rodgers for using AI to promote charity, saying it's 'slop for old ppl'.
“AI slop is like some kind of magic for old ppl”
Rodgers defends AI process
Rodgers said AI did what they told it to do and created the video setup by setup.
“We created everything. Mood boards, storyboards and did it the same way we'd do a film”
Video release date and purpose
Rodgers' AI music video for 'The Christmas Song' will release on November 20 for charity.
“When I had my 1st bout of cancer, it was a child who coached me and gave me courage to fight”
Rodgers' AI use defense
Rodgers said critics use AI daily but have problems with his way of using it.
“You're being hypocritical. It's OK for you to use AI in your way, but you have problem with my way”
The short version
Nile Rodgers defends using AI in his charity music video, calling critics hypocritical for using AI themselves.
