From Rolling Stone · Althea Legaspi · · 40s
Nile Rodgers Defends AI Music Video Use
Nile Rodgers defends AI use in Christmas song video after fan backlash.
In brief
Nile Rodgers defends AI use in Christmas song video after fan backlash. Nile Rodgers says AI created his Christmas song video as requested to bring joy to children during holidays. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Nile Rodgers shares AI music video snippet
Nile Rodgers revealed his new Christmas song video used AI technology for the project.
“#working on a #great #art project that’s next #level . This is the start of the process. This AI capture was very thorough and I’m so excited about the finished project”
Fan backlash over AI use
Fans criticized Rodgers for using AI, saying it harms art and legacy preservation.
“I don’t have to imagine my friend, look what AI has done to art in general yet alone music”
Rodgers explains video purpose
Rodgers says video brings joy to children during holidays through AI technology.
“We need happiness and healing in our world... I produced ‘The Christmas Song’ to give them a little #joy during the holiday season”
Video release timeline
Rodgers plans to release video by November 20 after finalizing with AI tools.
“Over the next few weeks while we finish this video I’ll show bits and pieces while we rush to get it ready by November 20”
The takeaway
Nile Rodgers says AI created his Christmas song video as requested to bring joy to children during holidays.
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