# Nile Rodgers calls AI use in music video hypocritical

> Nile Rodgers says critics of his AI music video are hypocritical for using AI daily.
- Title: Nile Rodgers calls AI use in music video hypocritical · NME
- Summary: Nile Rodgers says critics of his AI music video are hypocritical for using AI daily.
- Keywords: nile rodgers, ai music video, charity track, the christmas song, rebecca ferguson, sphere las vegas, ai criticism, music, NME
- Source: NME — https://nme.com/news/music/nile-rodgers-responds-to-new-ai-music-video-criticism-hypocritical-3975280
- Published: 2026-11-06T15:25:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nile rodgers, ai music video, charity track, the christmas song, rebecca ferguson, sphere las vegas, ai criticism, music, culture
## 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
## Key takeaway

Nile Rodgers defends using AI in his charity music video, calling critics hypocritical for using AI themselves.