# Olivia Rodrigo Shuts Down AI Video Accusations

> Olivia Rodrigo denies AI use in 'Expectations' video with behind-the-scenes proof.
- Title: Olivia Rodrigo Shuts Down AI Video Accusations · Stereogum
- Summary: Olivia Rodrigo denies AI use in 'Expectations' video with behind-the-scenes proof. Olivia Rodrigo confirmed her 'Expectations' music video used hand-drawn…
- Keywords: olivia rodrigo, expectations, chappell roan, ai video, music video, bts footage, hand-drawn animation, music, culture, Olivia, Rodrigo, Shuts
- Source: Stereogum — https://stereogum.com/2514911/olivia-rodrigo-shuts-down-accusations-about-ai-video-with-expectations-bts-footage/news
- Published: 2026-10-18T15:10:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: olivia rodrigo, expectations, chappell roan, ai video, music video, bts footage, hand-drawn animation, music, culture
## Olivia Rodrigo's 'Expectations' Video
Olivia Rodrigo released a synth-pop music video for 'Expectations' with Chappell Roan.
## Fan Backlash Over AI Claims
Fans accused the video of using AI due to animation inconsistencies after its release.
## Rodrigo Denies AI Use
Rodrigo stated she would never use AI in music, citing a ChatGPT idea session as 'fucking awful'.

> I would never use AI in any of my music. Absolutely no. Hard line on that.
## Key takeaway

Olivia Rodrigo confirmed her 'Expectations' music video used hand-drawn animation, not AI, after fan backlash.