Cher Calls AI Imitations of Artists Out of Control, Says They Should Be Illegal Without Consent

Cher spoke out against AI-generated versions of artists, saying it should be illegal for AI to imitate artists without consent.

An AI-generated version of Cher singing a Madonna song recently surfaced. Cher felt it was unsettling and out of control.

Cher has spent her career cultivating her artistry and personality. She feels AI could wrongly co-opt that.

Cher isn't against all AI use in music. She pioneered auto-tune in her song Believe in 1998.

Cher has a new Christmas album out and is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Believe. She continues to produce new music.