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Brian May Cuts Queen Tour Plans Due to AI Concerns
Brian May says Queen won't tour again after AI risks threaten creative control.
In brief
Brian May says Queen won't tour again after AI risks threaten creative control. Brian May has decided Queen will not tour again due to concerns about AI's impact on creative work and data centers. Originally reported by Stereogum.
Brian May's decision
Brian May says Queen won't tour again after 18 months of considering creative risks.
Family and personal reasons
A close family friend's death led May to reconsider touring, prioritizing family and astrophysics over travel.
AI concerns for avatar shows
May worries AI usage in avatar shows would steal Queen's creative work and harm the world.
Sphere residency thoughts
May previously sketched a Queen show at Sphere but now backs off due to AI's consequences.
Data center warnings
May urges Andy Burnham to stop building data centers before they destroy the UK and US.
Instagram post on AI
May shared a post showing AI-generated cover art for THE GAME album, calling it a warning about AI's risks.
What it means
Brian May has decided Queen will not tour again due to concerns about AI's impact on creative work and data centers.
