SHINEDOWN’s ZACH MYERS Blasts Use Of A.I. To Compose Songs: ‘I’m Not Writing With Artificial Intelligence’

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Zach Myers’ Stance on AI Music Generators: Zach Myers, guitarist for SHINEDOWN, criticizes the use of AI music generators, calling it “awful” and arguing that music should come from real life experiences.
Human Connection in Music: Both Zach Myers and lead singer Brent Smith emphasize the importance of human connection and creativity in music. They prefer writing with other human beings rather than AI.
SHINEDOWN’s AI Stance: SHINEDOWN’s new album “Ei8ht” was made without any AI involvement, maintaining a focus on human creativity and the organic, electric energy of musicians playing together.
Ethical Concerns: Brent Smith discusses broader ethical concerns about AI, comparing it to dystopian narratives and underscoring the difference between AI aiding in beneficial fields like healthcare versus its use in creating art.
SHINEDOWN’s World Tour: The band has announced an extensive world tour, “Dance, Kid, Dance Act II,” that will span 54 dates across 11 countries in North America and Europe.