TLDR: Grammy-winning artist SZA has publicly expressed strong disapproval of fans creating AI-generated photos or songs using her voice, stating, ‘I hate AI.’ She highlighted the environmental damage caused by AI energy centers and the ethical implications of such technology, urging fans to consider the impact on underserved communities. Other artists like Kehlani and Chlöe have also voiced similar concerns regarding AI’s role in creative industries.
Grammy-winning singer SZA has taken a firm stance against the use of artificial intelligence to replicate her likeness or voice, publicly urging fans to refrain from creating AI-generated photos or songs. On Friday, September 19, 2025, the ‘Snooze’ artist shared her sentiments on Instagram Stories, unequivocally stating, ‘Hey, I hate AI. Please don’t make any AI images of me or songs.’
SZA’s disapproval stems from profound environmental and ethical concerns. She elaborated, ‘[People] and children are dying from the harm [and] pollution [that] AI energy centers are creating. A stupid photo is not worth polluting and harming underserved communities. Thank you.’ This statement underscores a growing awareness within the music industry regarding the ecological footprint of AI technology.
According to research from MIT, artificial intelligence demands ‘a staggering amount of electricity,’ which in turn contributes to ‘increased carbon dioxide emissions and pressures on the electric grid.’ Furthermore, ‘a great deal of water is needed to cool the hardware’ essential for training AI models. SZA emphasized the human cost, adding, ‘Please know every time [you] use or prompt AI, someone in a forgotten community is suffering. Eventually, the effects will reach everyone. By then, it’ll be too late.’ She also shared an AI-generated meet-and-greet picture, noting, ‘Like, I love y’all, but I’ve seen dozens of these,’ illustrating the pervasive nature of such content.
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SZA is not alone in her critique. Fellow artists Kehlani and Chlöe have also voiced strong opinions against AI in creative spaces. Kehlani, on Thursday, September 18, 2025, declared, ‘Nothing and no one on Earth will ever be able to justify AI to me. I don’t respect it.’ Her comments came amidst discussions surrounding Xania Monet’s reported $3 million deal, which Kehlani viewed as a potential threat to authentic artistry. Chlöe echoed these sentiments, tweeting, ‘AI musical artists and songs? I feel AI should be banned when it comes to the creative spaces… This makes me sad.’ The collective pushback from these artists highlights a significant debate within the entertainment industry about the future of creativity and the ethical responsibilities associated with emerging technologies.
