Empire of the Sun singer says Of Course he uses AI
The conversation surrounding artificial intelligence in the creative world is running into a kind of wall. After years of discussion, interviews, and manifestos, there seems to be an exhaustion among artists trying to articulate novel or truly coherent perspectives on how AI is reshaping creativity.
This feeling of creative fatigue isn’t just confined to the studio; it’s echoing across public discourse. While AI tools are rapidly evolving and sparking intense debate about authorship and originality, many creatives feel the conversation has settled into a repetitive cycle lacking fresh insight.
A recent instance of this dynamic appeared during an interview at the Osheaga Festival, where questions about AI usage brought to light both enthusiasm and a palpable sense of futility. Empire Of The Sun’s Luke Steele was asked directly if he incorporated artificial intelligence into his work, and his response was a simple, enthusiastic, “Of course!”
While this answer is undeniably upbeat, the moment quickly faded. It served less as a profound statement about the nature of creation and more as an acknowledgement that the topic had reached its limits.
It suggests that simply stating “yes” is no longer enough to capture the complex philosophical shifts happening in the art world regarding technology. The excitement surrounding AI’s potential output often overshadows the deeper, more challenging questions about the human role and intent behind those outputs.
Ultimately, what we are witnessing might be a signal that the focus needs to shift from simply acknowledging the existence of AI to exploring the genuinely novel—to digging deeper into the implications rather than just repeating the same foundational statements. The next phase of this artistic dialogue will likely require much more substance than simple affirmation.
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