Billy Corgan, the frontman of The Smashing Pumpkins, has made it clear that he is not a fan of artificial intelligence in music. In a recent interview, he stated, “I refuse, refuse, patently refuse to use AI in my music creation.” Corgan believes that using AI is like making a deal with the devil. He sees it as something that could ultimately lead to destruction.
He explained that the struggles and doubts that songwriters face are essential to their creative journey. Corgan warned that embracing AI could harm the music industry and the economy as a whole. “We’re asking to be eradicated,” he said. He feels that leaning into AI is a spiritual risk that could lead to the downfall of creativity and artistry.
