# Brian May Cuts Queen Tour Plans Due to AI Concerns

> Brian May says Queen won't tour again after AI risks threaten creative control.
- Title: Brian May Cuts Queen Tour Plans Due to AI Concerns · Stereogum
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Stereogum — https://stereogum.com/2513647/brian-may-says-queen-wont-tour-again-wary-of-avatar-show-because-of-ai/news
- Published: 2026-10-05T19:10:20+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Brian May has decided Queen will not tour again due to concerns about AI's impact on creative work and data centers.