# Nile Rodgers Defends AI Music Video Use

> Nile Rodgers defends AI use in Christmas song video after fan backlash.
- Title: Nile Rodgers Defends AI Music Video Use · Rolling Stone
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: nile rodgers, ai music video, christmas song, rebecca ferguson, dkms gala, cancer support, Rolling Stone
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-news/nile-rodgers-defends-ai-use-new-music-video-christmas-song-1235653717
- Author: Althea Legaspi
- Published: 2026-11-06T01:30:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nile rodgers, ai music video, christmas song, rebecca ferguson, dkms gala, cancer support
## 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
## Key takeaway

Nile Rodgers says AI created his Christmas song video as requested to bring joy to children during holidays.