Beyoncé Speaks Out Against AI Music in Cowboy Carter Release, Citing Artist Consent and Cultural Appropriation Concerns
• Beyoncé spoke out against AI music in the press release for her new album "Cowboy Carter", saying she wanted to "go back to real instruments" • Her comments are significant because she rarely gives interviews, so this stance against AI carries weight • AI models creating music often train on artists' work without consent, threatening artists' ability to make a living • "Cowboy Carter" itself tackles issues of cultural appropriation in country music's history • Moments with Willie Nelson on the album nod to racism Beyoncé has faced as a Black country artist, tying to her anti-AI stance about consent and theft