SZA Feels Like She’s ‘At War’ With AI-Generated Music

SZA has voiced strong concerns about the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in music, labeling it a “potentially existential crisis for Black artists.”
She criticizes AI-generated music, particularly noting the presence of AI covers of new Black artists and the stereotypical nature of AI-produced Black music.
SZA links AI to environmental harm, emphasizing the energy and pollution created by AI data centers, which disproportionately affects Black and brown communities.
She expresses a need to differentiate her work from AI-generated music due to the unique, human experience that AI cannot replicate.
SZA is working on a follow-up album to SOS, aiming to set herself apart through the blending of live instruments and collaborations, including a project with Steve Lacy.
She emphasizes her focus on “channeling awesome humanity” and preserving human expression in music as she combats the effects of AI.

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