Billy Corgan Declares He'll Never Use AI to Make Music: "It's a Deal with the Devil"

""I refuse, refuse, patently refuse to use AI in my music creation. Because, to me, it's a deal with the devil. Simple. Whether it's the Promethean fire myth or whatever, to me you're literally leaning into the thing that will destroy you. Period.""

""I'm saying it's good that a songwriter has a doubt, it's good that a songwriter's not sure they have anything left to say, it's good that a songwriter has to think of a new chord that they haven't thought of. That's where the magic comes from, and until that is proven otherwise, I'm sticking with the game I'm in.""

""We're flirting with the thing that will destroy us as an economy, as a business, as a movement. We're asking to be eradicated. We're giving them our information.""

Billy Corgan has declared his refusal to use artificial intelligence in music creation, calling it a 'deal with the devil.' He emphasizes the importance of the songwriting journey, which includes pressure, inspiration, and self-doubt. Corgan believes that collaborating with real people adds value to the creative process, contrasting it with AI. He argues that the imperfections and challenges faced by songwriters contribute to the magic of music. Corgan warns that reliance on AI could threaten the music industry and the authenticity of artistic expression.

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