Mick Jagger has one rule for AI music: Make it your own
Mick Jagger expressed that while AI can be a useful tool for streamlining repetitive tasks in music production, it should not be used to imitate artists or replace human creativity. He emphasized that the core of music must remain an original, human-driven process.
Why it matters
The perspective of a legendary musician adds weight to the ongoing debate regarding the ethical use of generative AI in creative industries.
Mick Jagger says "any kind of creative person" wouldn't use AI to imitate another. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Mick Jagger says AI should help musicians create something new, not imitate other artists. Those who are "clever" can use AI to their advantage "to make boring things go quicker," he said. But the creative work itself still has to come from humans, Jagger said. Mick Jagger says AI is another tool for making music — as long as it's used to create something original. In an interview with Billboard on Thursday, the Rolling Stones front man shared his thoughts on AI in music and the evolving role of technology in the studio. "You don't really want to be imitated by AI, obviously," Jagger said. "I don't want people just putting stuff out there that can sound exactly like the Rolling Stones. I think that's obviously wrong," he added.
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