Nick Cave, the iconic singer-songwriter known for his introspective lyrics and raw performances, has once again voiced his concerns about the burgeoning influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on the creative landscape. In a recent interview, Cave expressed his fear that AI will have a “humiliating effect” on the creative industries, potentially leading to a decline in human creativity and a focus on mere consumption.
Cave’s apprehensions stem from the idea that AI tools, such as music generators, aim to bypass the arduous process of artistic struggle, directly delivering consumable products. He argues that this trend reflects a concerning shift in human behavior, where we are becoming increasingly passive consumers rather than active creators. “We don’t make things anymore. We just consume stuff. It’s frightening,” Cave stated.
He has previously criticized AI music generation tools, specifically ChatGPT, calling it an exercise in “replication as travesty” and deeming algorithmically generated songs as “bullshit” and “a grotesque mockery of what it is to be human”. In the latest interview, Cave takes aim at AI music generator Suno, labeling it “utterly banal” and lacking any “soul or spirit”.
While acknowledging his general optimism about the world, Cave remains deeply concerned about the potential impact of AI on human identity. He worries that AI’s ease of creation will devalue the struggle inherent in artistic creation, leading to a loss of appreciation for the human element in art. “I’m not worried about my own job or something like that about being replaced or something. Just what it’s saying about us as human beings,” Cave concluded.
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