DAVID ELLEFSON: ‘My Problem With Artificial Intelligence Is It’s Not That Intelligent And It’s Artificial’

DAVID ELLEFSON: ‘My Problem With Artificial Intelligence Is It’s Not That Intelligent And It’s Artificial’

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Publish Date: 2026-05-11 17:44:00

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• In an interview with Rock En La Trinchera, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson commented on the debate about using A.I. music generators.
• Ellefson emphasized his belief that A.I. lacks true intelligence and emotional connection because it’s “artificial.”
• He stressed that the emotional connection in music comes from real human performances, highlighting the importance of human involvement in recording.
• Ellefson noted that things created by computers do not have the heart or emotional pulse humans possess, which is crucial for emotional connection.
• Ellefson’s history with MEGADETH includes being a founding member until 2002 and rejoining the band in 2010 after a legal dispute with Dave Mustaine.
• He was ultimately fired from MEGADETH five years ago due to the circulation of sexually explicit messages and videos involving him on Twitter.